Cloud security consultant

Cloud Security Consultant

Cloud Security Consultant


The location of the role is Glasgow (hybrid working).

The duration of the contract is 6 months.

The pay rate on offer is £400 - £410 per day (via Umbrella).


Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Security Consultant with a strong background in AWS to join a team. This role will focus on ensuring the security of our client’s cloud technologies and architectures as they deploy GenAI solutions, and provide training to their DevOps/DevSecOps teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience specifically focused on cloud technologies and architectures.


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 practice for the programme.
* Collaborate and educate with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure cloud and AI infrastructure environment.


Required Qualifications

* 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.


Desired Qualifications

* Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Security, CISSP, etc.).
* Experience in securing the cloud for DevSecOps.
* DevSecOps experience.
* One or more relevant cyber security qualifications
* Working knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).


Skills and Attributes

* Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Passionate about cybersecurity, AI and cloud technologies.
* Team player
* Good communicator, ideally with some experience of training colleagues.