SC Cleared Cloud Security Architect (Inside IR35)

Saunders Scott; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Architect to shape security patterns in cloud services, primarily with Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will engage with stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into designs from the outset, develop risk assessments, and support complex IT projects. Strong technical knowledge of cloud security controls, as well as communication skills, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering security architecture across IT projects, ideally in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience in risk assessments and threat modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security is embedded into cloud designs from the outset.
• Develop security designs, threat models, and risk assessments.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to uphold Secure by Design principles.

Skills

Cloud security knowledge

Microsoft Azure expertise

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Security control selection

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps knowledge

Job description

• subject matter expert in cloud security, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure, you will ensure that security considerations are incorporated into cloud platform and service design. You'll help shape security patterns and contribute to strategic cloud initiatives across the organisation.
• You'll identify risks and recommend security controls aligned to organisational policies and architecture standards, deliver security input into projects and technical change, ensuring that security is Embedded from the outset, and you'll develop artefacts such a security designs, threat models and risk assessments to support solution delivery.
• The Security Architect will produce clear and concise documentation, maintaining alignment to internal governance processes and you'll take accountability for the accuracy and relevance of your security designs and advice.
• You will take responsibility in engaging and influencing stakeholders across the business and technical domains to ensure Secure by Design principles are upheld. You'll ensure the security input into designs supports the delivery of secure, resilient, and compliant services while aligning with project timelines and budgets.
• You will have strong technical knowledge of cloud security controls and experience contributing to cloud transformation programmes, particularly with Microsoft Azure, including cloud–native services, identity architecture and platform–level controls
• You'll have proven experience of delivering security architecture or security design across a variety of IT projects, ideally within large, complex, or regulated environments such as critical infrastructure, defence, government, or large–scale enterprise.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security topics into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels. You'll bring a pragmatic mindset to problem–solving, balancing ideal security outcomes with business priorities.
• We're looking for someone with hands–on experience in risk assessment, threat modelling, security control selection, and integrating Secure by Design principles into technical delivery. You'll also have experience working within Agile and DevSecOps environments, including CI/CD pipeline security and secure coding awareness.