Cloud Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join a key client engagement on a contract basis. This role involves shaping and overseeing cloud security strategy, architecture, and governance across complex cloud environments (AWS and Azure). The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and an initial 6-month term.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud security architecture (AWS and/or Azure).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native tooling and automation.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce cloud security architecture and standards.
• Lead security design reviews and threat modelling.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Security best practices

CI/CD pipeline security

Stakeholder management

Tools

Terraform

ARM

Job description

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A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join a key client engagement on a contract basis. This role involves shaping and overseeing cloud security strategy, architecture, and governance across complex cloud environments (AWS and Azure).

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce cloud security architecture and standards
• Lead security design reviews and threat modelling for cloud-based applications
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure secure cloud deployments
• Review and improve identity and access management, encryption, and logging strategies
• Advise stakeholders on cloud risk, compliance, and remediation actions

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in cloud security architecture (AWS and/or Azure)
• Deep understanding of security best practices, cloud-native tooling, and automation
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline security and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• 6-month initial term
• Based in London with flexible hybrid working