Cloud Security Engineer

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.

Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.

About the role:

Embark on a thrilling journey as a Cloud Security Engineer with us, where your expertise will not only be valued but celebrated. You'll be at the forefront of safeguarding our private (on-prem) and public cloud infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our vast data assets primarily on Azure and our on-prem environments, secondarily on AWS and maybe a slight bit of GCP as well.

Which tasks can you expect?

• Serve as the security subject matter expert for cloud and hybrid environments, providing guidance on secure architecture, cloud security best practices, and risk reduction initiatives.

• Monitor, assess, and improve cloud security posture across Azure, AWS, and other cloud platforms using CNAPP, CSPM, and vulnerability management tooling.

• Identify cloud security risks, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and infrastructure weaknesses, and drive remediation with technical teams.

• Own and continuously improve the vulnerability management lifecycle, including vulnerability discovery, risk assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, and validation.

• Operate and optimize security and vulnerability management platforms such as Rapid7 InsightVM, InsightCloudSec, Qualys, Tenable, or similar technologies.

• Develop security standards, hardening guidelines, and implementation recommendations for cloud and infrastructure teams.

• Support secure deployment of cloud-native technologies, containers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure security findings are clearly communicated, understood, and remediated in a timely manner.

• Drive continuous improvement through automation, reporting enhancements, AI-assisted workflows, and process optimization within Security Operations.

What do you have to offer?

• 5–7+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, or Vulnerability Management.

• Strong knowledge of Azure security concepts and services, with exposure to AWS and/or GCP.

• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), CNAPP, and cloud governance practices.

• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Rapid7, Qualys, Tenable, or Nessus.

• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, identity and access management, authentication protocols, encryption, and infrastructure security controls.

• Understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code is a strong advantage.

• Experience with security automation, orchestration, or AI-assisted operational improvements is desirable.

• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Personal competencies:

• Passionate in driving and implementing secure system engineering practices and keeping SD Worx customer data safe and secure.

• You like to take initiative, learn with the will and ability to continuously learn new skills and adapt to a fast-changing environment.

• Being able to talk and communicate autonomously & proactively to coach various international system and cloud administration teams.

• Good English language skills (Dutch, French, or other European languages are a plus)

What do we have to offer?

• Leaves: the types of leave granted from day 1 (annual leave, study leave, maternity/paternity leave, wedding leave, compassionate leave). Eligible for seniority leave after 3 years

• Insurance benefits: Medical insurance fully paid by SD Worx for you and two dependents (children up to 18 years old). Option to upgrade available. You are also eligible to enroll your parents in your medical insurance at a subsidized rate

• Monthly fixed transport allowance

• No deduction for using the company’s transport after work

• Eligible for a mobile voucher, redeemable at one of four suppliers, renewable every 3 years

• Fixed internet allowance for home use

• Career break option

• Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)

• Yearly performance review with remuneration review

• Yearly company bonus

• Car loan: subsidized interest facility

• Referral program

• Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training

• Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!

Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.

Why Join SD Worx?

• Flexible working: Flexible working hours and hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion

• Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan

• Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx

• Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together

SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.

All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.

Please be informed that upon successful completion of the interview process, you will be required to submit a recent Certificate of Character, and you will undergo a background check as part of our standard legal procedures.