Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager - National Security

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager. The role entails ensuring cloud adoption aligns with security goals while advising senior stakeholders. With an emphasis on national security, the ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills and experience delivering complex security solutions in cloud environments. Industry relevant qualifications are preferred, along with current national security vetting.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex security solutions in cloud/hybrid environments.
• A practical expert with a passion for technology.
• Must hold current 'National Security Vetting' aligned to a UK National Security organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership based on real-world experience.
• Design cloud/technology roadmaps, strategies, and architectures.
• Assess cloud strategies and vendor proposals impartially.
• Contribute to the development of Cloud and Defence practices.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Security solutions in cloud environments

Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Security testing

Education

Industry qualifications relevant to the role

Job description

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Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager - National Security, Birmingham

Client: KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7fe151845dac

Job Views: 34

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

Job description

Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager - National Security

Important - due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold current 'National Security Vetting' aligned to a UK National Security organisation.

KPMG is part of a global network of firms offering Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology services. We work with clients of all sizes across various industries, tackling complex challenges with a vision to be the preferred partner for our clients, employees, and communities.

Our Cloud practice helps clients transform their technology delivery, developing strategies for cloud adoption, building operating models, and helping operate cloud and hybrid environments effectively and efficiently.

We seek Hybrid Platform Security Architects capable of advising senior stakeholders and aligned with our Defence Consulting team.

The National Security sector is a key growth area for us, and this role is expected to contribute significantly to that growth.

The Role

As a Hybrid Platform Security Architect, you will ensure that cloud adoption aligns with security and compliance objectives, enabling business goals without compromising security.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required

We seek experienced technical leaders with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of delivering complex security solutions in cloud/hybrid environments, with knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS), security testing, and operating models.

Industry qualifications relevant to the role are preferred. You should be a practical expert, passionate about technology, and capable of supporting clients through transformation journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership based on real-world experience.
• Design cloud/technology roadmaps, strategies, and architectures.
• Assess cloud strategies and vendor proposals impartially.
• Contribute to the development of Cloud and Defence practices.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities.

Base Location

The role can be based at any UK office, with some on-site work and travel within the UK expected.