Cloud Security Consultant

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Cloud Security Consultant to lead and support cloud security initiatives. This role involves designing, assessing, and enhancing secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. The ideal candidate will have strong cloud security skills and experience, coupled with the ability to conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice. This hybrid position offers various benefits, including insurance coverage, medical benefits, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Member discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud security architecture and assurance.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials.
• Knowledge of network and infrastructure security in cloud contexts.
• Familiarity with incident response and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure architectures and solutions across cloud environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Integrate security within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide expert advice on governance and access management.
• Align operations with regulatory standards.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Risk assessment

Threat modelling

Compliance audits

Identity and access management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Overview

In this role, you will lead and support cloud security initiatives that protect client systems, data, and operations. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, assess, and enhance secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. By combining technical depth with strategic insight, you'll help organisations adopt cloud technologies confidently while balancing security, innovation, and performance. You'll be empowered to take ownership of projects, apply creativity to complex challenges, and collaborate within a supportive community of cyber professionals who are passionate about making a difference. Salary and remote work options applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Implement: Develop secure architectures and solutions across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Assess & Advise: Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and compliance audits.
• Embed & Automate: Integrate security within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Govern & Guide: Provide expert advice on cloud governance, identity, and access management.
• Support & Protect: Align client operations with leading frameworks and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to translate technical risks into actionable recommendations for clients. You should have:

• Proven experience in cloud security architecture and assurance.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC CAF, and Cyber Essentials/Plus.
• Experience in identity and access management, data protection, and cloud governance.
• Knowledge of network and infrastructure security in cloud contexts.
• Familiarity with business continuity, resilience, and incident response.

Desirable Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CCP, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Medical benefits
• Pension plan
• Member Assistant Programme
• Check4Cancer
• Flexible time off
• Share Purchase Plan
• Member discounts
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Profit Participation Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programme

About CGI

At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure digital transformation, helping clients across industries protect their most valuable assets in the cloud. As a Cloud Security Consultant, you’ll play a key role in building trusted, resilient cloud environments that enable innovation and drive business success.

CGI is one of the largest information technology and business consulting services firms in the world, providing end‑to‑end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. We value ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging, and support our employees’ growth and well‑being. CGI is recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through clearance. This is a hybrid position.