Cloud Security Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Ubique Systems
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Cloud Security Architect role is a contract position focused on designing and implementing secure cloud architectures specifically for the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud security, particularly with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and will leverage best practices such as Zero Trust Architecture. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and hands-on expertise with various GCP security tools. The position is remote and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures for financial institutions.
- Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and security frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture.
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps methodologies.
- Develop security policies using IAM, KMS, DLP, and SIEM/SOAR tools.
- Monitor and manage security tools and services on GCP.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in cloud security architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, particularly with GCP.
- Hands-on expertise with GCP security tools and services.
- Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and security tool development.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and their implementation on GCP.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services
Job Location - Remote from UK
Job Type - Contract (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration - 6 months (extendable)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with a deep understanding of the financial services industry. This role will focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures for financial institutions, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and best-in-class security frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Extensive experience in the financial services industry including banking, insurance, or capital markets.
- Hands-on expertise with GCP security tools (e.g., Identity Aware Proxy, BeyondCorp Enterprise, VPC SC, Cloud Armor).
- Proven experience with Zero Trust Architecture and secure design principles for cloud and hybrid systems.
- Proven experience with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with GCP security services including IAM, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, KMS, Security Command Center.
- Fluency in designing security policies using IAM, KMS, DLP, and SIEM/SOAR tools.
- Strong understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, DNS) and their implementation on GCP.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) for automation and security tool development.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
- Solid understanding of security monitoring, logging, and alerting concepts.
- Familiarity with common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10).