Remote Senior Cloud-Native Security Architect

Alto; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a Senior Cloud Native Security Architect to lead complex security engagements and drive value for Idira customers. You will work across Kubernetes-based environments, plan deployments, and ensure trusted outcomes while collaborating with security, operations and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes deep cloud security expertise, mentoring colleagues, and delivering pragmatic solutions in dynamic, high-stakes setups across geographies.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in security best practices with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).
• Experience designing and delivering complex security solutions for large environments.
• Ability to mentor peers and contribute to team strategy and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements, scope work, and direct team members.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders and manage workshops and updates.
• Apply cloud security best practices and align with customer goals.
• Engage in team strategy and goal setting activities.
• Provide ongoing feedback for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Kubernetes self-managed (Openshift/K3s

Docker/containerd/podman

SPIFFE/SPIRE

Linux/Unix

Cloud networking

Cloud IAM

Cloud databases

Golang/Python

Terraform/Crossplane/Config Connector

Git

GitHub Actions/Jenkins

Argo CD/Flux

Vault/Conjur

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a Senior Cloud Native Security Architect to lead complex security engagements and drive value for Idira customers. You will work across Kubernetes-based environments, plan deployments, and ensure trusted outcomes while collaborating with security, operations and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes deep cloud security expertise, mentoring colleagues, and delivering pragmatic solutions in dynamic, high-stakes setups across geographies.