Cloud Security Architect - CNAPP, AWS / GCP, Kubernetes

Oscar Technology; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently seeking a Cloud Security Architect in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in CNAPP platforms and modern DevSecOps practices, responsible for designing secure architectures and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM) required.
• Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC essential.
• Experience with strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures for cloud-native apps across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and identity governance in the cloud.

Skills

Cloud-native security

Modern DevSecOps practices

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Architect-level cloud certifications CISSP/CISM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

BizzDesign

UML

Cloud IAM

DevOps Toolkits

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Cloud Security Architect - CNAPP, AWS / GCP, Kubernetes, Manchester

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Client:

Oscar Technology

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Cloud Security Architect (CNAPP)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of November (Probably Extension)

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / Glasgow

IR35 Status - Inside

Summary

My client has an urgent requirement for a Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma, Orca, Lacework, Aqua), cloud-native security, and modern DevSecOps practices.

Main Responsibilities:

Design secure architectures for cloud-native apps across AWS, Azure, or GCP

Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools

Apply advanced container security and runtime protection strategies

Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and identity governance in the cloud

Develop reusable security patterns aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO standards

Successful Candidate Will Need:

Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM)

Architect-level cloud certifications CISSP/CISM

Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC

Strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership

Any experience with Jira, Confluence, BizzDesign, UML, Cloud IAM and DevOps Toolkits would be highly beneficial. If you skillset ad experience matches the above please send me your CV asap.

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