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# Security Architect (Cloud)

- **Company:** Addition Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** Warrington, UK
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Mitre Att&ck
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/security-architect-cloud/57138485

## About the Role

* Strong experience designing secure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
 * Knowledge of Azure, AWS or Google Cloud security services.
 * Experience with threat modelling methodologies (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK etc.).
 * Understanding of IAM, encryption, networking and cloud-native security controls.
 * Knowledge of CIS, NIST, ISO27001 and security architecture frameworks.
 * Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
 * CISSP, CCSP or equivalent certifications desirable.

What's in It for You

 * Work on large-scale cloud transformation programmes.
 * Flexible hybrid working.

## Description

Join a forward-thinking organisation delivering large-scale technology transformation across a highly regulated environment. As a Cloud Security Architect, you'll play a key role in ensuring cloud-native solutions are designed securely from day one, helping protect critical services and data., * Design secure cloud architectures across Azure, AWS and/or GCP environments.

 * Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments for cloud-based solutions.
 * Produce high and low-level security designs aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
 * Embed security throughout the project lifecycle, working alongside Solution Architects and delivery teams.
 * Review cloud solutions against security standards, policies and best practice.
 * Support security governance activities and provide remediation recommendations.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure-by-design principles.
 * Advise stakeholders on cloud security risks, compliance and technical controls.


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