Cloud Security Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Berkeley Square IT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an experienced Cloud Security Architect to design and implement security reference architectures. The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise security, cloud security architectures, and experience with Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities include creating baseline security architectures and supporting IoT security initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative internal team in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise security architecture.
• Proficient in developing security reference architectures.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Create baseline security reference architectures.
• Support codifying security patterns using IaC.
• Define IoT Security Pattern.

Skills

Extensive experience in creating reference architecture

Technical writing skills

Cloud security architectures knowledge

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

IoT security controls knowledge

API security understanding

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud Security Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job Description:

Experienced Cloud Security Architect required!!My client, a leading and global consultancy are looking to hire an experienced Senior Security Cloud Architect to join their internal team.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Security Architecture Consultant will:

• You MUST have extensive experience of creating REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE - You will create a set of baseline security reference architectures and other security architecture artefacts as required (eg, design patterns, specifications, security baselines, secure builds).
• Support the initiatives to codify the approved security patterns and reference architectures using IaC, verify their deployment via automation, and define and embed a post deployment architectural review process.
• Support the definition of the IoT Monitoring Framework and IoT Security Pattern.

In order to be a good match for this contract you will have experience of the following:

Required Skills and Experience - Technical

• A background in enterprise security architecture with experience of architecting, building, and supporting transformational enterprise-wide cloud security projects.
• Excellent technical writing skills. Proficient in developing and implementing security reference architectures and security patterns.
• Expert knowledge of cloud security architectures, DevSecOps, secure SDLC and application security testing.
• Experienced in translating security specifications into Infrastructure as code (IaC) such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of IoT security controls and experience of implementing IoT security patterns and monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of API security, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, mobile application architectures, and serverless workloads.
• Detailed understanding of security frameworks and their practical application in mitigating risks (eg, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks).