Cloud Security Architect - Azure

Permanent

SC Clearable

Hybrid role

Our client are an industry leading Innovation and Transformation business, who work 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 track record working with one or more of the major cloud vendor platforms, ideally Azure
• Strong understanding of security tooling for cloud and security automation.
• Cloud architect professional qualifications in Microsoft Azure.
• ISC2 CISSP accreditation or equivalent internationally recognized membership.
• Demonstrable background in security architecture, including experience in designing and implementing technology solutions using firewall, secure networks, IDS/IPS, and IDAM systems.
• Solid grasp of threat actors and mitigations for technology risks, with a passion for learning and staying current with technology advancements.
• Experience in leading the design and architecture of cloud capabilities, including managing operational risk and assurance.
• Hands-on experience in roles across all phases of the portfolio, program, and project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with relevant cyber security standards, such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and broader views of good practices.