Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect - Contract

Location: London (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract

Rate: £550/day

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join a key client engagement on a contract basis. This role involves shaping and overseeing cloud security strategy, architecture, and governance across complex cloud environments (AWS and Azure).

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce cloud security architecture and standards
• Lead security design reviews and threat modelling for cloud-based applications
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure secure cloud deployments
• Review and improve identity and access management, encryption, and logging strategies
• Advise stakeholders on cloud risk, compliance, and remediation actions

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in cloud security architecture (AWS and/or Azure)
• Deep understanding of security best practices, cloud-native tooling, and automation
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline security and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Contract Details:

• Day rate: £550
• Outside IR35
• 6-month initial term
• Based in London with flexible hybrid working