Cloud Security Architect

Robert Walters; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consulting firm is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join their Coventry office with a hybrid working model. The role involves building and managing Internet Security policies, implementing advanced security solutions, and collaborating with security teams. Candidates should have strong expertise in Internet Security architecture and experience with tools like Secure Web Gateway and Netskope. The salary range is £60,000 to £70,000, plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Internet Security architecture including policy design.
• Proven ability to implement advanced security solutions like CASB and SSL inspection.
• Experience in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation.

Responsibilities

• Work to understand product requirements and build Internet Security policies.
• Define and review Internet Security policies using SWG and CASB.
• Analyse data exfiltration risks and design DLP policies.
• Collaborate with Security Operations to enhance security requirements.
• Resolve DLP and SSL inspection issues working closely with end users.

Skills

Internet Security architecture

SSL inspection

Data Loss Prevention strategies

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Netskope administration

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

PKI design

cloud HSM integration

Job description

Robert Walters is working in partnership with a Global IT services and consulting firm recognised as industry leaders in delivering technology, digital transformation, and outsourcing solutions across industries. They operate globally, with services across software development to cloud and cybersecurity services. As part of expansion across technology, they are keen to appoint a Cloud Security Architect, with a hybrid working model from the Coventry offices, paying a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Cloud Security Architect: Duties

• Work to understand product requirements and build Internet Security policies to protect corporate endpoints.
• Define, enable, and review Internet Security policies and traffic steering configurations using Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB).
• Analyse data exfiltration risks and design Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to mitigate threats.
• Collaborate with Security Operations to enhance security requirements, apply ad-hoc site restrictions, and manage exception requests.
• Apply advanced knowledge of SSL inspection to define secure decryption bypass policies without compromising protection.
• Resolve DLP and SSL inspection issues by working closely with end users and SOC teams.
• Administer and maintain the Netskope tenant, including upgrades and performance optimization.
• Design and build a Quantum-ready Internal PKI, addressing gaps in existing infrastructure and integrating with Certificate Lifecycle Management solutions.
• Define certificate templates and integrate cloud Hardware Security Modules (HSM) with Certificate Authorities for enhanced cryptographic security.
• Establish infrastructure and rulesets for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and future VPN solutions.
• Discover VPN-dependent applications and plan firewall changes to support ZTNA implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and application support teams to deliver ZTNA solutions.
• Support network segmentation projects with kill-switch requirements for cyber resilience.
• Manage EntraID enterprise apps required for Internet Security tools, ensuring SSO, SCIM, and IDP functionality.

Cloud Security Architect: Experience

• Strong expertise in Internet Security architecture, including policy design, SSL inspection, and Data Loss Prevention strategies.
• Proven ability to implement advanced security solutions, such as Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Netskope administration, and EntraID integration.
• Skilled in PKI design and lifecycle management, with knowledge of quantum-resistant cryptography and cloud HSM integration.
• Experience in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation, network segmentation, and VPN migration planning.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented, with a track record of working across security operations, networks, and enterprise compute teams to deliver robust, future-ready security frameworks.

Apply

For further information, please apply with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on [e-mail].

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Technology & Digital
• Focus: Architecture
• Industry: IT
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Hybrid, Bonus, Benefits.
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Senior Management
• Location: Coventry
• FULL_TIME
• Job Reference: YIDWEX-AE2F3DE5
• Date posted: 11 December 2025
• Consultant: Ajay Hayre

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