At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure cloud architectures and ensure compliance across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Company: Leading tech firm focused on innovative cloud security solutions.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to cutting-edge security practices and technologies.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping secure cloud environments and making a real difference.
- Qualifications: 7-10+ years in cloud security with hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to support the design, assurance, and governance of secure cloud solutions across enterprise-scale technology environments. As a Cloud Security Architect, you will act as the trusted security advisor for cloud-hosted solutions, ensuring security is embedded throughout design, build, deployment, and operational phases. You will be responsible for defining security standards, conducting architecture reviews, leading threat modelling activities, and providing security assurance across cloud and hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and assure secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Define and maintain cloud security standards, policies, and principles
- Develop secure reference architectures and implementation patterns
- Support secure adoption of cloud-native services and platforms
- Conduct security design reviews of cloud, SaaS, and third-party solutions
- Assess security risks and identify appropriate mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
- Provide security oversight throughout project and delivery lifecycles
- Lead threat modelling exercises for cloud platforms and workloads
- Translate security requirements into practical technical controls
- Drive risk-based security decisions and remediation activities
- Support incident response and security monitoring initiatives
- Advise on IAM, network security, workload protection, and data security
- Support container, Kubernetes, and microservices security initiatives
- Work with DevOps and platform teams to implement secure engineering practices
- Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud security automation initiatives
Qualifications
- Strong experience as a Cloud Security Architect or Security Consultant
- Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Deep understanding of IAM, network security, and data protection
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
- Experience with DevSecOps, SIEM, and security monitoring tools
- Strong threat modelling and security assessment experience
- Ability to translate technical risk into business-focused recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- 7–10+ years of experience in technical security leadership roles
- Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
- Kubernetes, container, and serverless security
- CSPM, CASB, and CNAPP platforms
- Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting
- CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, Azure Security, or equivalent certifications
Cloud Security Architect in Reading employer: Queen Square Recruitment
As a leading employer in the tech industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our Cloud Security Architect role offers not only competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on secure cloud solutions.
