Cloud Security Architect
Core
Designing and enforcing secure multi-cloud architectures (Azure, GCP, hybrid) to accelerate delivery and protect customer data for a major UK bank.
Role type
Senior Cloud Security Architect
Builds
Secure-by-design reference architectures, patterns, and blueprints for cloud adoption across Azure, GCP, and hybrid environments.
Domain
Financial Services / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Risk-based decision making, Threat modelling, Cloud security expertise (Azure/GCP), AI/ML security, Application security (CI/CD), Data security (secrets management), Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure security (Kubernetes, IaC), Network security (Zero Trust), Security logging and monitoring.
Preferred skills
CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
Technologies
Azure, GCP, Kubernetes (AKS/GKE/Istio), Terraform, ARM templates, SIEM.
Responsibilities
Develop reference architectures and patterns for secure cloud adoption; Conduct threat modelling and security assessments; Partner with engineering teams to embed security guardrails early; Review external architecture proposals for security gaps; Document secure-by-design principles; Collaborate with senior partners on risk articulation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
