Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect – UK (Remote)

We’re hiring a Senior Security Architect with deep expertise in Private Cloud platforms (VMware and/or OpenStack) and Application Security to join a high-impact team on a 6 month initial contract assignment

This is a great opportunity to shape the security strategy for mission-critical systems, build world-class infrastructure, and lead security innovation across private cloud environments.

Role Highlights:

• Design and implement secure architectures across VMware/OpenStack platforms.
• Build and enforce security policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead application security initiatives (OWASP, NIST standards).
• Guide cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and API security efforts.
• Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and champion best practices.
• Be a trusted advisor on cloud security to engineering, ops, and legal teams.

You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in private cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, network controls, access management, and data protection.
• Expertise in secure coding, container security, IaC, and microservices.
• One or more certifications in VMware/OpenStack (CISSP, CCSP, or CCSK highly valued).
• Fluent in translating complex security topics for technical and non-technical stakeholders.