Senior Cloud Security Architect - Client-Facing

PwC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working week

Private medical cover

24/7 virtual GP access

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure information security architectures. The role is highly client-facing, guiding planning, implementation and testing of security controls within a robust security framework.

You will partner with enterprise and cloud architects, advise on security across Azure, AWS and GCP, and contribute to security strategy, risk management and governance for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Clear communication of security and risk concepts to senior stakeholders
• Possession of relevant certifications (e.g. SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP, CISM) or equivalent experience
• Consulting background required; willingness to travel; degree preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of secure information security architectures with a robust security framework
• Guide planning, implementation and testing of security controls on client engagements
• Collaborate with enterprise and cloud architects to deliver secure architectures and guardrails
• Define and execute strategic security objectives for clients
• Advise on securing cloud and SaaS platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls to identify risk and gaps
• Lead client meetings and workshops on threat and remediation options
• Engage with alliance partners such as Microsoft, Google, AWS

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Security frameworks

Identity, network, encryption

Logging, monitoring, SIEM

Cyber risk & governance

Security transformation programs

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

PwC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure information security architectures. The role is highly client-facing, guiding planning, implementation and testing of security controls within a robust security framework.

You will partner with enterprise and cloud architects, advise on security across Azure, AWS and GCP, and contribute to security strategy, risk management and governance for client engagements.