Cloud Security Architect

La Fosse Associates; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company requires a Contract Cloud Security Architect (Azure) for their Cyber Transformation Programme. The role involves assessing and improving Azure security posture, implementing frameworks, and fostering a security-first culture. This fully remote role offers an initial six-month contract duration with potential for further engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading security posture assessments for Azure cloud environments.
• Expertise in designing enterprise-grade security architectures.
• Ability to embed cloud security best practices in operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess current Azure security posture and recommend improvements.
• Implement security architectures aligning with business goals.
• Develop and institutionalize security standards and training.

Skills

Security Architecture

Azure

Cyber Security

Policy Enforcement

Job description

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A Global Enterprise Organisation requires a Contract Cloud Security Architect (Azure) to join their newly formed Cyber Transformation Programme to assess the current posture of Azure, recommend improvements, and assist in implementing them.

• Duration: Initial 6 months
• Travel: Fully Remote

This Security Architect should have the following experience:

• Experience working within a global organization with an immature Cyber function as a Security Architect providing expertise across Azure.
• Led security posture assessments across Azure cloud environments, identifying and addressing key areas for improvement to enhance overall resilience.
• Designed and implemented enterprise-grade security architectures and frameworks for complex, multi-entity organizations, aligning with business goals and maturity targets.
• Partnered with IT and business leadership to embed cloud security best practices into operations, ensuring consistent policy enforcement across all units.
• Developed and institutionalized security standards and training, fostering a security-first culture and upskilling teams on Azure-specific protocols and emerging threats.
• Contributed to the establishment of a SOC.