Cloud Security Architect - CNAPP, AWS / GCP, Kubernetes

Cloud Security Architect - CNAPP, AWS / GCP, Kubernetes

Posted 1 week ago by 1748500488

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Summary: My client has an urgent requirement for a Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma, Orca, Lacework, Aqua), cloud-native security, and modern DevSecOps practices. The role involves designing secure architectures for cloud-native applications and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. The successful candidate will need hands-on CNAPP experience and architect-level cloud certifications. This position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design secure architectures for cloud-native apps across AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools
  • Apply advanced container security and runtime protection strategies
  • Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and identity governance in the cloud
  • Develop reusable security patterns aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001 standards

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM)
  • Architect-level cloud certifications CISSP/CISM
  • Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC
  • Strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Cloud Security Architect (CNAPP)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of November (Probably Extension)

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / Glasgow

IR35 Status - Inside

Summary

My client has an urgent requirement for a Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma, Orca, Lacework, Aqua), cloud-native security, and modern DevSecOps practices.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Design secure architectures for cloud-native apps across AWS, Azure, or GCP

  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools

  • Apply advanced container security and runtime protection strategies

  • Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and identity governance in the cloud

  • Develop reusable security patterns aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001 standards

Successful Candidate Will Need:

  • Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM)

  • Architect-level cloud certifications CISSP/CISM

  • Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC

  • Strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership

Any experience with Jira, Confluence, BizzDesign, UML, Cloud IAM and DevOps Toolkits would be highly beneficial. If you skillset ad experience matches the above please send me your CV asap.

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