Job Description

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers.
Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world's original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of 1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world's leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide.
We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception - from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.
Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.
Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.
Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.
Purpose of the job
Join our security team you will help safeguard our cloud-based systems and data. You'll work with IT and engineering teams to assess vulnerabilities, implement security measures, monitor cloud environments, and support compliance efforts. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role for someone with solid technical skills and a keen interest in cloud security.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for security threats and vulnerabilities
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans
Assist in developing and enforcing cloud security policies and procedures
Support the integration of security controls into cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines
Research and report on emerging cloud security threats and trends
Document security findings and remediation actions
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure cloud operations
Support compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR)
Knowledge, skills, and experience required
2+ years' experience in cloud security, IT security, or a related field
Solid working knowledge of AWS
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform
Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Scanners - SAST/DAST)
Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices for cloud environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, CompTIA Security+, CCSP) are a plus
Exposure to threat hunting or digital forensics in cloud environments
Familiarity with security automation and monitoring tools
Interest in AI-driven security or automation
Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.
We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.
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