hackajob is partnering directly with Colt Technology Services to hire for this role.
Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Why we need this role We are looking for a Security Architect specialising in Cloud Security and Secure Access to join the Security and Resilience Security Architecture team.
This role acts as a subject matter expert across cloud security architecture (IaaS/PaaS) and secure access technologies, with a primary focus on Azure and GCP environments and Colts strategic Zscaler platform (ZIA / ZPA).
The successful candidate will work closely with Security Engineering, SOC, Threat Intelligence and Risk functions, as well as wider technology teams (Cloud Engineering, Network Engineering, Service Delivery), to design and implement secure, scalable and Zero Trust-aligned architectures.
The role combines:
Security architecture and design across cloud platforms and access layers
Security assurance, governance and integration
Strategic engagement across Colts hybrid technology estate
You will play a critical role in driving:
Secure cloud adoption across Azure and GCP environments
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) via Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA)
Integration of identity, access and network security controls
Consistent, secure access to applications, services and data across a distributed enterprise
What you will do Act as the security architecture authority for cloud and secure access solutions, with a focus on Azure, GCP and Zscaler platforms
Define and maintain the target architecture for cloud security and secure access, aligned to Colts Zero Trust principles
Design and implement secure architectures for IaaS and PaaS environments, ensuring appropriate controls across networking, compute, storage and identity layers
Lead the design and implementation of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions to enable secure user-to-internet and user-to-application access
Define architectures for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), replacing or reducing reliance on traditional VPN-based access models
Design and implement identity-integrat...
Security Architect - Cloud Security + Zscaler Platform in London employer: Hackajob
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