Cyber Architect - Cloud Security
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The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals.
Success. The Softcat Way.
There is?a uniqueness to Softcat??what we do, how we do it and why?we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action.
As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems.
You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security.
You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly.
You'll be responsible for:
- Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures.
- Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements.
- Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers.
- Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs.
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Requirements
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A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you.
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Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments.
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Proven capability to design security controls across:
- Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns)
- DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness)
- Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration)
- Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto.
Benefits & conditions
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Hybrid working
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
- Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background.
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