Cloud Security Architect

Queen Square
Reading, United Kingdom
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Software as a Service Cloud Computing Security Data Security DevOps Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Network Security Windows PowerShell Security Information and Event Management
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Multi-Cloud HybridCloud Kubernetes Devsecops Serverless Computing Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to support the design, assurance, and governance of secure cloud solutions across enterprise-scale technology environments. As a Cloud Security Architect, you will act as the trusted security advisor for cloud-hosted solutions, ensuring security is embedded throughout design, build, deployment, and operational phases. You will be responsible for defining security standards, conducting architecture reviews, leading threat modelling activities, and providing security assurance across cloud and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and assure secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

Define and maintain cloud security standards, policies, and principles

Develop secure reference architectures and implementation patterns

Support secure adoption of cloud-native services and platforms

Conduct security design reviews of cloud, SaaS, and third-party solutions

Assess security risks and identify appropriate mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements

Provide security oversight throughout project and delivery lifecycles

Lead threat modelling exercises for cloud platforms and workloads

Translate security requirements into practical technical controls

Drive risk-based security decisions and remediation activities

Support incident response and security monitoring initiatives

Advise on IAM, network security, workload protection, and data security

Support container, Kubernetes, and microservices security initiatives

Work with DevOps and platform teams to implement secure engineering practices

Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud security automation initiatives

Requirements

Strong experience as a Cloud Security Architect or Security Consultant

Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

Deep understanding of IAM, network security, and data protection

Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS

Experience with DevSecOps, SIEM, and security monitoring tools

Strong threat modelling and security assessment experience

Ability to translate technical risk into business-focused recommendations

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

7-10+ years of experience in technical security leadership roles

Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments

Kubernetes, container, and serverless security

CSPM, CASB, and CNAPP platforms

Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting

CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, Azure Security, or equivalent certifications

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