Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Cloud Security Engineer Location London Address London Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Tech Engineering Compensation Base Salary £75K – £110K • Offers Bonus

About Freetrade

Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you’re driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you’ll fit right in. 2026 is a big year for us. Last year, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We’ll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we’re accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We’re building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We’re also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud Security Strategy: Spearhead the design and implementation of a comprehensive cloud security program in partnership with DevOps and Platform teams.


• Define Policies and Implement Key Controls: Develop and enforce cloud security policies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), and network segmentation strategies.


• Review System Architecture and Design: Conduct in-depth architecture and infrastructure reviews to uncover insecure design patterns and recommend secure alternatives.


• Audit Configurations and Code: Perform security-focused code and configuration reviews across infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native applications.


• Deploy and Manage Security Tooling: Select, implement, and operate key tools across GCP, such as Cloud Armor, Cloud Identity, Security Command Center, and VPC Service Controls for ongoing threat detection and response.


• Integrate Security in SDLC: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.


• Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis: Perform structured threat modeling using frameworks such as STRIDE and PASTA to proactively mitigate security risks.


• Champion Developer Education: Promote secure development practices by educating engineers on cloud and application security fundamentals.


• Mentor and Lead: Act as a mentor to future hires, helping scale a high-impact cloud security function as the business grows.

What you'll bring

Experience: 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in hands-on cloud security roles (GCP preferred).
Track Record: Demonstrated success in building and scaling cloud security programs from scratch.
Tooling: Familiarity with core cloud security components including IAM, WAFs, SIEM, CSPM, and vulnerability scanners.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Bash).
Threat Modeling: Practical knowledge of frameworks like STRIDE and PASTA.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.

Key Attributes for Success

Collaborative Expertise: Clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Leadership: Ability to set direction, inspire others, and drive security-first thinking across the business.
Initiative & Autonomy: Self-starter with the drive to identify and address security gaps proactively.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with unstructured challenges.
Influence: Able to drive alignment and consensus without relying on formal authority.
Creative Problem Solving: Capable of designing innovative solutions to modern security challenges.
Mentorship & Growth: Passionate about growing others and building a team-oriented culture of security excellence.

Benefits & Logistics

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here’s what’s on offer in 2026:

Hybrid working culture We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.

Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work.

Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities.