Hybrid Cloud Security Architect – Advisory

KPMG Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) – Manager – National Security for UK-wide roles. The role requires high-level cloud security expertise, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of security-enabled transformation for Defence and national security clients.

On-site work across multiple locations with national travel is expected. The incumbent will lead security architecture initiatives, balance secure cloud adoption with operational efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex security solutions on cloud or hybrid environments and integration into wider enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of major cloud platform security capabilities (GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Understanding trade-offs between one-size-fits-all vs landing-zone security solutions.
• Familiarity with IdAM solutions and zero-trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide credible thought leadership based on real-life experience.
• Design and build cloud/technology roadmaps, implementation strategies, and high-level architecture.
• Offer impartial assessments of cloud strategy and vendor proposals.
• Provide insight across technology areas including integration and hybrid hosting scenarios.
• Contribute to development of Cloud and Defence Consulting practices.
• Collaborate to maximize knowledge sharing and client value.
• Develop strong client relationships to understand business problems and identify opportunities for KPMG.

Skills

Cloud security

GCP/AWS/Azure

Zero trust

IdAM

Security testing

DevOps

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Education

Industry certifications

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

AWS

Identity and Access Management tools

Job description

KPMG is seeking an Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) – Manager – National Security for UK-wide roles. The role requires high-level cloud security expertise, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of security-enabled transformation for Defence and national security clients.

On-site work across multiple locations with national travel is expected. The incumbent will lead security architecture initiatives, balance secure cloud adoption with operational efficiency, and