Cloud Security Architect - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to design and maintain secure cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have over five years experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security architecture. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments and enforcing best practices across various cloud platforms. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3 years in cloud security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP security services.
• Familiar with security frameworks like NIST, CIS, CSA.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud architectures across GCP and/or AWS, Azure.
• Lead application security assessments of cloud platforms.
• Conduct threat modeling and security audits for cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture

Network Security

Access Management

Threat Modeling

Compliance Frameworks

Communication Skills

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Description

Role

• Design and maintain secure cloud architectures across GCP and/or AWS, Azure.
• Lead application security assessments of cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards and best practices.
• Technically capable and act as liaison between Solution Architects and Engineering team.
• Evaluate and implement cloud- and third-party security tools (e.g. CSPM, CWPP, IAM, SIEM).
• Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security audits for cloud environments.
• Monitor for emerging threats and vulnerabilities in cloud platforms and recommend proactive controls.

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• Technical background and in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security services.
• Strong understanding of network security, and access management (IAM), encryption and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and CSA.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.