Cloud Security Architect, UK Security Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or relevant cloud-specific security credentials.
• 5 years of experience in designing and securing multi-cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with IaC tools and automating security controls and processes.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance; British Citizenship is required for this role.

Nice to Haves

• Experience leading comprehensive threat modeling exercises and conducting detailed risk assessments to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities across the platform.
• Experience securing modern cloud-native architectures, including containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless computing.
• Demonstrated ability to define secure architectural patterns and integrate security practices across the entire software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a collaborative security culture.
• Proficiency in evaluating, integrating, and optimizing a wide range of security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, WAF, DLP, and CSPM solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Architect and implement security solutions for cloud platforms, ensuring secure configurations and compliance.
• Drive security automation and integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud security risks, and support incident response.
• Maintain adherence to security standards and conduct regular cloud security audits.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and foster a security-aware culture.

Perks and Benefits

• Google Public Sector opportunity
• Location: London, UK