Senior Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect to enhance the security landscape of private cloud systems. This role involves shaping security strategies, implementing robust architectures, and leading initiatives in application security. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for a security expert to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on security innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in private cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures across VMware/OpenStack platforms.
• Lead application security initiatives and guide DevSecOps efforts.

Skills

Cloud Security

Application Security

Secure Coding

Container Security

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Microservices

Network Controls

Access Management

Data Protection

Vulnerability Assessments

Education

CISSP Certification

CCSP Certification

CCSK Certification

Job description

Senior Security Architect – UK (Remote)

We’re hiring a Senior Security Architect with deep expertise in Private Cloud platforms (VMware and/or OpenStack) and Application Security to join a high-impact team on a 6-month initial contract assignment.

This is a great opportunity to shape the security strategy for mission-critical systems, build world-class infrastructure, and lead security innovation across private cloud environments.

Role Highlights:

1. Design and implement secure architectures across VMware/OpenStack platforms.
2. Build and enforce security policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
3. Lead application security initiatives (OWASP, NIST standards).
4. Guide cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and API security efforts.
5. Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and champion best practices.
6. Be a trusted advisor on cloud security to engineering, operations, and legal teams.

You’ll Bring:

1. Proven experience as a Security Architect in private cloud environments.
2. Strong knowledge of cloud security, network controls, access management, and data protection.
3. Expertise in secure coding, container security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and microservices.
4. One or more certifications in VMware/OpenStack (CISSP, CCSP, or CCSK highly valued).
5. Fluent in translating complex security topics for technical and non-technical stakeholders.