Cloud Security Engineer

**About WebBeds**

Launched in 2013, WebBeds is a global marketplace for the travel trade, providing powerful distribution solutions that make selling and buying travel products easier. It sources accommodation and destination services from travel suppliers, aggregates and merchandises that content in the WebBeds platform, then distributes it to its global network of travel trade buyers, who sell to the travelling public.

Hotels and other suppliers - global and regional hotel chains, independent hotels, apartments, resorts, attractions, transfer and sightseeing companies and more - can sell their products to a global network of online and offline travel buyers through robust solutions that provide greater inventory control to simplify distribution, and leverage WebBeds enhanced analytics to inform inventory optimisation choices - saving costs and increasing revenue.

Travel buyers - online travel agencies, retail travel agents, corporate travel managers, tour operators, wholesalers, tourism boards, super apps, DMC’s, group providers, airlines and more - can integrate the hundreds of thousands of hotels and ground services in the WebBeds marketplace through simple and seamless API connectivity, or they can search, shop and book online through one of WebBeds trade only booking sites.

WebBeds operates globally through four geographic regions - Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa) and Americas - with over 1,900 travel professionals working in 120 cities across 50 countries worldwide.

WebBeds is a travel brand of the Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB).

**In this role you will**:
As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and managing security architectures, performing risk assessments, and deploying advanced security controls to protect our cloud infrastructure. Your role will involve collaborating with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and responding swiftly to security incidents. By staying ahead of emerging threats and championing best practices, you will play a key role in building a secure and scalable cloud environment.

**Key responsibilities**
- Develop and manage security architectures for cloud environments, ensuring they are robust and fit for purpose.
- Perform regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans, to identify and remediate risks within our cloud infrastructure.
- Create and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to our cloud environments.
- Respond to security incidents and actively participate in incident response activities, ensuring rapid containment and resolution.
- Work closely with development, operations, and other teams to ensure that security is integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Keep up-to-date on the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and implement necessary changes to stay ahead.
- Participate in and support security awareness training and education initiatives across the organization.

**The skills we would love to see in your suitcase**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with hands-on experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Expertise in cloud security architectures and tools.
- Experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Proficiency in cloud-native security solutions such as IAM, encryption, WAF, and SIEM.
- Knowledge of integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing security challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities.

**Why choose us as your next destination?**

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe

Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation