Cloud Security Consultant in Glasgow

Cloud Security Consultant
Cloud Security Consultant

The location of the role is Glasgow (hybrid working).
The duration of the contract is 6 months.
The pay rate on offer is £400 – £410 per day (via Umbrella).

Role Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Security Consultant with a strong background in AWS to join a team. This role will focus on ensuring the security of our clients cloud technologies and architectures as they deploy GenAI solutions, and provide training to their DevOps/DevSecOps teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience specifically focused on cloud technologies and architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and enhance the security of cloud technologies and architectures.

Provide expert guidance on AWS security best practices.

Train DevOps/DevSecOps teams on robust and repeatable security practices.

Implement security measures for generative AI applications.

Contribute to the effective implementation of industry cybersecurity frameworks & industry best practice for the programme.

Collaborate and educate with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure cloud and AI infrastructure environment.

Required Qualifications

5-10 years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on cloud technologies and architectures.

Proven expertise in AWS security.

Excellent communication skills for training and collaboration purposes.

Strong understanding of generative AI and its security implications and risk management of AI related risks.

Good working knowledge of industry cybersecurity frameworks.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Security, CISSP, etc.).

Experience in securing the cloud for DevSecOps.

DevSecOps experience.

One or more relevant cyber security qualifications

Working knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).

Skills and Attributes

Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Passionate about cybersecurity, AI and cloud technologies.

Team player

Good communicator, ideally with some experience of training colleagues.