Cloud Security Consultant

Summary: The Cloud Security Consultant role involves ensuring the security of cloud technologies and architectures for a major government banking project in Glasgow. The consultant will provide training to DevOps/DevSecOps teams and implement security measures for generative AI applications. Candidates should have 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience, particularly with AWS. This position is part of a global consultancy's recruitment drive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and enhance the security of cloud technologies and architectures.
• Provide expert guidance on AWS security best practices.
• Train DevOps/DevSecOps teams on robust and repeatable security practices.
• Implement security measures for generative AI applications.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of industry cybersecurity frameworks & industry best practices for the programme.
• Collaborate and educate with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure cloud and AI infrastructure environment.

Key Skills:

• 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on cloud technologies and architectures.
• Proven expertise in AWS security.
• Excellent communication skills for training and collaboration purposes.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and its security implications and risk management of AI-related risks.
• Good working knowledge of industry cybersecurity frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Security, CISSP, etc.).
• Experience in securing the cloud for DevSecOps.
• DevSecOps experience.
• Working knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and cloud technologies.
• Good communicator, ideally with some experience of training colleagues.

Salary (Rate): £400/day

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT