Lead Cloud Security Architect in Bristol

Do you love shaping secure cloud solutions? Are you someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to make a real impact on how a business adopts cloud securely? If you’re ready to take ownership of cloud security architecture and guide teams through secure innovation, this could be the perfect next step for you.

A bit about the job: We’re on a cloud transformation journey at Aviva, and security is at the heart of it. As a Cloud Security Architect, you’ll join our Application & Platform Security team and work closely with Cloud Engineering and Architecture teams to embed security into every design decision. You’ll lead the development of scalable, automated security solutions across Azure and AWS, helping us deliver resilient, compliant cloud services that enable innovation. You’ll design and implement cloud security controls, run threat modelling and risk assessments, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. You’ll also help shape our cloud security strategy and mentor others, driving best practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect operating in enterprise-scale environments.
• Deep expertise across Azure and AWS, including Networking, IAM, and cloud-native Security Services.
• Experience designing secure landing zones, cloud guardrails, and baseline configurations aligned with organisational standards.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and secure‑by‑design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to TDA reviews with clear, security‑focused guidance combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you’ll get for this role

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Starting salary between £85,000 and £95,000 (Bristol) or £95,000 and £110,000 (London), depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 12% (Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s).
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Inclusion and equal opportunities: Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give a call on 02045922145 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com.