Cloud Network Security Engineer

Company Description

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! 

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. 

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Cloud Network Security Engineer to join our wider DevSecOps team. In this role, you will take ownership of the secure design, configuration, and optimisation of our cloud networking and perimeter security services, working across AWS, Azure, and edge platforms to ensure resilient and secure connectivity for the business.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and lead secure cloud networking services across AWS and Azure (VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing, NAT, hybrid connectivity).
• Configure and operate Cloudflare services including WAF, DDoS protection, Zero Trust access, DNS, load balancing, and API protection.
• Engineer and support Fortinet security controls including firewall policies, VPNs, segmentation, and secure ingress/egress.
• Implement network security patterns such as Zero Trust networking, least privilege access, micro-segmentation, and private service access.
• Automate networking and security configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation).
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and promote secure-by-design cloud networking.
• Support detection and response for network and perimeter security incidents and perform continuous review of exposure.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, FCA/PRA) and maintain architecture documentation and runbooks.

Qualifications

What we’d love you to bring:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure networking.
• Demonstrable experience configuring and operating Cloudflare security services.
• Experience with Fortinet firewalls and VPNs.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPNs, load balancing, and firewalling.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust networking and secure cloud connectivity.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
• Previous experience in DevSecOps or cloud-native engineering teams.
• Strong security approach and ability to operate in regulated environments.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?: 

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential. 
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success. 
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. 
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances. 
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues. 
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members. 
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources. 
• Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. 
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues. 
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work. 
• And much more; See a full overview of our benefits here Reward and benefits | Esure Group PLC 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.