Location: Newcastle - 3 days a week onsite. Contract Length: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Responsibilities: Define and implement the cloud security framework and architecture to meet business and performance goals. Develop innovative security solutions that align with the overall cloud strategy. Document cloud security controls and oversee the transition to managed cloud security operations. Apply expert proficiency in DevOps practices to streamline deployment, monitoring, and operations. Utilize advanced proficiency in GitLab CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure and efficient delivery. Leverage strong knowledge of Git to support collaborative and secure development workflows. Act as a subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring the team to perform effectively. Lead team decision-making, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key organizational initiatives. Provide solutions to complex problems for both your immediate team and cross-functional groups. Conduct training sessions to enhance team knowledge of cloud security and DevOps best practices. Conduct regular assessments of cloud security controls to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security seamlessly into the development lifecycle. Stay current with emerging cloud security trends, DevOps tools, and technologies to continuously evolve the framework.