Role: Senior Cloud Security / DevSecOps Architect
Location : London, UK
Role Type:FTE – Onsite
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Security / DevSecOps Engineer with 10+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in multi-cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, cloud security and policy-as-code.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across AWS, Azure and GCP, with strong knowledge of Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Python and Rego/OPA. The role will work closely with Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering and application teams to implement security controls, investigate policy-related issues and enable development teams to securely adopt cloud security and automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & Terraform
• Design, deploy and manage cloud resources across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Develop and maintain reusable Terraform modules for cloud resource deployment.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code standards and support application teams with Terraform-related implementation and troubleshooting.
• Promote reusable, scalable and secure infrastructure deployment patterns.
CI/CD & DevSecOps
• Build, maintain and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps.
• Integrate infrastructure and security validations into application deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures and security-policy validation issues.
• Support development teams in adopting automated security controls within their existing CI/CD workflows.
Automation & Policy as Code
• Develop automation solutions using Python to improve operational efficiency and reduce repetitive manual activities.
• Develop and maintain Rego/OPA policies for automated cloud and Infrastructure as Code security validation.
• Investigate policy failures, false positives and configuration issues.
• Work with application teams to understand policy violations and provide appropriate remediation guidance.
Cloud Security
• Strong understanding of cloud security controls across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Implement and support Azure Policies for governance and security enforcement.
• Work with AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) and Resource Control Policies (RCPs).
• Understand and troubleshoot cloud IAM roles, permissions and access controls.
• Support secure deployment patterns and cloud governance requirements across multiple cloud environments.
CNAPP / CSPM
• Strong understanding of Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) concepts.
• Hands-on or operational knowledge of Wiz and CloudGuard.
• Investigate cloud security findings, policy violations and configuration issues identified through CNAPP/CSPM platforms.
• Work with application and Cyber Security teams to understand findings and support remediation.
• Assist application teams with onboarding and adoption of cloud security solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Application Support
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps and application development teams.
• Provide technical guidance to application teams during solution adoption and onboarding.
• Investigate and troubleshoot security policy, Terraform, CI/CD and cloud configuration issues.
• Translate security requirements into practical technical solutions that development teams can implement.
• Provide clear guidance and documentation for security controls, integration patterns and remediation activities.
• Act as a technical point of contact for application teams throughout the adoption lifecycle.
Required Technical Skills
• Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Terraform: Resource deployment, reusable module development and troubleshooting
• CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps
• Automation: Python
• Policy as Code: Rego / Open Policy Agent (OPA)
• Cloud Security: Azure Policy, AWS SCP, AWS RCP, IAM roles and permissions
• CNAPP / CSPM: Wiz, CloudGuard
• DevSecOps: Integration of security and policy controls into CI/CD workflows
• Troubleshooting: Cloud policy, IaC, pipeline and security control issues
Soft Skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both Cyber Security and application development teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to explain complex security requirements in simple, practical terms.
• Collaborative approach when working with developers, engineers and security stakeholders.
• Ability to guide application teams through onboarding and solution adoption.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills.
Senior Cloud Security / DevSecOps Architect in London employer: Hexaware Europe
As a leading employer in Edinburgh, we offer an exceptional work environment for our Sr Snowflake Data Architects, combining a hybrid work model with a strong focus on employee growth and development. Our culture promotes collaboration and innovation, providing access to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to lead transformative data initiatives. With competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant city known for its rich history and dynamic tech scene.
