Security Consultant in Belfast

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The Cloud Security Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of AWS‑based systems and infrastructure. They will implement and manage security controls, monitor for threats and vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents in AWS cloud environments. The Cloud Security Consultant will work closely with cross‑functional teams such as Enterprise Architecture and IT Operations to establish and maintain a robust AWS cloud security posture.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical leader for customer engagements and/or the security workstreams of engagements, leading teams of consultants.
• Lead internal initiatives to deliver quantifiable impact.
• Develop strategic relationships with internal and external leaders.
• Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Enable and engage delivery partners in project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to develop others.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud architecture and solution implementation experience.
• 7+ years of hands‑on security experience in two or more of the following:
• Cloud Security
• Application Security (security SDLC, threat modeling, code review)
• Identity & Access Management
• Network Security
• Data Protection
• Incident Response
• Hands‑on experience implementing enterprise security solutions (Data Loss Prevention, WAF, SIEM, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and compliance standards including HIPAA and GDPR.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences in pre‑sales environments.
• AWS experience with proficiency across a wide range of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation).
• AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional).
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Terraform, Python).
• Hands‑on technical expertise in building security capabilities in code, deploying infrastructure as code, and implementing enterprise security solutions (e.g., WAF, IPS, Anti‑DDOS, SIEM).

Benefits

• Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme.
• Strong career progression and mentorship through dedicated career development programmes.
• Flexible / remote working options.
• Financial wellbeing initiatives including pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and employee discount scheme.
• Employee wellbeing schemes such as gym discounts, bike‑to‑work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme, generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance and incentivised certifications across AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including annual excellence awards and an internal recognition platform.
• Community‑first initiatives encouraging local fundraising and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Version 1 is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Paul Steed at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.