Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect (Azure) 

A Global Enterprise Organisation requires a Contract Cloud Security Architect (Azure) to join their newly formed Cyber Transformation Programme to assess current posture of Azure, come up with improvements and help implement improvements.

• Day Rate: £700pd
• IR35 Status: Outside
• Duration: Initial 6 months
• Travel: Fully Remote 

This Security Architect will have the following previous experience:

• Worked within a Global organisation with an immature Cyber function as a Security Architect providing expertise across Azure.
• Led security posture assessments across Azure cloud environments, identifying and addressing key areas for improvement to enhance overall resilience.
• Designed and implemented enterprise-grade security architectures and frameworks for complex, multi-entity organisations, aligning with business goals and maturity targets.
• Partnered with IT and business leadership to embed cloud security best practices into operations, ensuring consistent policy enforcement across all units.
• Developed and institutionalized security standards and training, fostering a security-first culture and upskilling teams on Azure-specific protocols and emerging threats.
• Contributed to the establishment of a SOC.