Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead cloud security initiatives and implement best practices. This permanent hybrid role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, ensuring secure cloud architectures and contributing to a growing community of cloud security experts. You will collaborate with various teams, manage small groups, and help clients enhance their cloud infrastructure. If you have a passion for security and a strong background in cloud technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with major cloud vendor platforms, ideally Azure.
• Strong understanding of security tooling for cloud and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural reviews of client cloud implementations.
• Define and implement cloud security strategies and roadmaps.

Skills

Cloud Security

Azure

Security Automation

Risk Management

Security Architecture

Education

Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect Professional

ISC2 CISSP Accreditation

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

IDAM Systems

Job description

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Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Cloud Security Architect - Azure

Permanent, Hybrid role

Our client is an industry-leading Innovation and Transformation business that works with customers to solve complex challenges and create lasting solutions through technology.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead architectural reviews of client cloud implementations against best practices, relevant threats, and acceptable risks.
• Define and implement cloud security strategies and roadmaps (for both design and remediation activities).
• Collaborate across various teams to develop and manage the implementation of secure cloud architectures.
• Contribute to building the cloud security capability within the organization, helping build a wider community and keeping the team updated on vendor platform changes, new architectural approaches, and best practices.
• Set up architecture examples and proof of concepts on vendor platforms to illustrate best practices.
• Manage the day-to-day tasking of small teams when working on assignments.
• Work with customers as they begin their cloud transformation or enhance their existing cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with major cloud vendor platforms, ideally Azure.
• Strong understanding of security tooling for cloud and security automation.
• Microsoft Azure cloud architect professional qualifications.
• ISC2 CISSP accreditation or equivalent internationally recognized membership.
• Experience in security architecture, including designing and implementing solutions using firewalls, secure networks, IDS/IPS, and IDAM systems.
• Knowledge of threat actors and mitigations for technology risks, with a passion for learning and staying current with technology advancements.
• Experience leading the design and architecture of cloud capabilities, including managing operational risk and assurance.
• Hands-on experience across all phases of portfolio, program, and project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with cyber security standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and best practices.