At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement secure cloud architectures for a fast-growing tech scale-up.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing technology scale-up prioritising security and innovation.
- Benefits: High level of technical ownership, excellent career progression, and modern tech environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with experienced teams and cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Influence cloud architecture and shape long-term security strategies across Europe.
- Qualifications: 7 years in Cloud Security, strong AWS/Azure experience, and knowledge of Kubernetes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
For one of our clients, a fast-growing technology scale-up based in London, we are looking for a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures that support the company's continued growth across Europe. This is a strategic, hands-on role for an experienced security professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing architecture decisions, and helping engineering teams build secure-by-design cloud platforms.
You'll work closely with engineering, platform, DevOps, and product teams to define security standards, strengthen cloud infrastructure, and ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
Technical Environment- AWS or Azure
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- IAM & Identity Federation
- Cloud Security Services
- Infrastructure as Code
- CI/CD Pipelines
- DevSecOps Practices
- Designing secure cloud-native architectures for scalable software platforms
- Defining cloud security standards, governance, and best practices
- Supporting engineering teams with secure infrastructure and application design
- Leading threat modelling and security architecture reviews
- Implementing identity, access management, and zero-trust security principles
- Driving DevSecOps initiatives across engineering teams
- Supporting compliance, risk management, and security improvement programmes
- Collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams to strengthen cloud resilience and operational security
- 7 years of experience in Cloud Security, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, or Platform Security
- Strong experience designing secure AWS or Azure environments
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native architectures
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or similar tools
- Strong knowledge of IAM, networking, encryption, and cloud security best practices
- Experience working within high-growth technology or SaaS environments
- Multi-cloud architecture experience
- Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST
- Kubernetes security and admission control tools
- Security automation and policy-as-code solutions
- Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP
- Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading security architecture initiatives
- Join a rapidly growing technology scale-up where security is a strategic priority
- Influence the architecture of cloud platforms used by customers across Europe
- Work with modern cloud-native technologies and highly experienced engineering teams
- High level of technical ownership and architectural influence
- Opportunity to shape the company's long-term cloud security strategy
- Excellent career progression within a business investing heavily in engineering excellence and secure innovation
Locations
Cloud Security Architect in City of London, London employer: XpertDirect
Join a dynamic technology scale-up in London that prioritises security and innovation, offering you the chance to lead the design of secure cloud architectures while collaborating with talented engineering teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and the ability to influence the company's long-term cloud security strategy. Experience a vibrant work culture that embraces modern cloud-native technologies and values your expertise in shaping secure solutions for customers across Europe.
