Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services

ST Global Tech LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Security Architect specializing in financial services. The role involves designing secure cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have strong background in cybersecurity and cloud security engineering with demonstrated excellence in financial sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity; at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• Extensive experience in financial services (banking, insurance, capital markets).
• Hands-on expertise with GCP security tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure and compliant cloud architectures for financial institutions.
• Leverage GCP services and best security frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cybersecurity

Google Cloud Platform

Zero Trust Architecture

DevSecOps

Scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field

Tools

Terraform

GCP security tools

SIEM/SOAR tools

Job description

Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services

Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services

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Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services

Location: UK (Flexible / Remote EMEA Timings)

Certification: Google Cloud Professional Architect (Mandatory) and Google Cloud Professional Security Architect.

Looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with a deep understanding of the financial services industry. This role will focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures for financial institutions, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and best-in-class security frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Extensive experience in the financial services industry including banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Hands-on expertise with GCP security tools (e.g., Identity Aware Proxy, BeyondCorp Enterprise, VPC SC, Cloud Armor).
• Proven experience with Zero Trust Architecture and secure design principles for cloud and hybrid systems.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with GCP security services including IAM, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, KMS, Security Command Center.
• Fluency in designing security policies using IAM, KMS, DLP, and SIEM/SOAR tools.
• Strong understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, DNS) and their implementation on GCP.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) for automation and security tool development.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Solid understanding of security monitoring, logging, and alerting concepts.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and Computer and Network Security

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