Senior Security Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by Regal Cloud on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Security Architect role focuses on developing and implementing security strategies for private cloud platforms, specifically VMware and OpenStack. This position involves leading application security initiatives and guiding cloud infrastructure security efforts within a high-impact team. The role is remote and is structured as a 6-month initial contract assignment. The architect will also serve as a trusted advisor on cloud security matters to various teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure architectures across VMware/OpenStack platforms.
- Build and enforce security policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
- Lead application security initiatives (OWASP, NIST standards).
- Guide cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and API security efforts.
- Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and champion best practices.
- Be a trusted advisor on cloud security to engineering, ops, and legal teams.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Security Architect in private cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, network controls, access management, and data protection.
- Expertise in secure coding, container security, IaC, and microservices.
- One or more certifications in VMware/OpenStack (CISSP, CCSP, or CCSK highly valued).
- Fluent in translating complex security topics for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT