Cloud Security Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Berkeley Square IT; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Architect to enhance their security architecture. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement security reference architectures, support the automation of security patterns, and contribute to the IoT Security Framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on transformational cloud security projects, leveraging your expertise in DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in shaping the future of cloud security within a leading consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creating reference architecture for cloud security.
• Proficient in developing security patterns and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create baseline security reference architectures and related artefacts.
• Support initiatives to codify security patterns using IaC and verify deployment.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture

Technical Writing

DevSecOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

API Security

IoT Security

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud Security Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job Description:

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

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Security Architecture Consultant will:

1. 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 (e.g., design patterns, specifications, security baselines, secure builds).
2. 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.
3. 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

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