Cloud Security Architect

La Fosse Associates; London; Remote; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is hiring a Contract Cloud Security Architect (Azure) to drive improvements in their Cyber Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will assess the current Azure security posture and implement robust security measures to enhance resilience, working fully remote for an initial 6-month duration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a global organization with Azure security.
• Led assessments and improvements of security posture.
• Designed enterprise-grade security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Assess current Azure security posture and identify improvements.
• Implement security architectures and frameworks for Azure.
• Embed cloud security best practices in operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Azure

Security Architecture

Policy Enforcement

SOC Development

Job description

Cloud Security Architect (Azure)

A Global Enterprise Organisation requires a Contract Cloud Security Architect (Azure) to join their newly formed Cyber Transformation Programme to assess current posture of Azure, come up with improvements and help implement improvements.

• Day Rate: £700pd
• IR35 Status: Outside
• Duration: Initial 6 months
• Travel: Fully Remote

This Security Architect will have the following previous experience:

• Worked within a Global organisation 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 organisations, 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.