Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services
Job Location - Remote from UK
Job Type - Contract (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration - 6 months (extendable)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with a deep understanding of the financial services industry. This role will focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures for financial institutions, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and best-in-class security frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
* 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* Extensive experience in the financial services industry including banking, insurance, or capital markets.
* Hands-on expertise with GCP security tools (e.g., Identity Aware Proxy, BeyondCorp Enterprise, VPC SC, Cloud Armor).
* Proven experience with Zero Trust Architecture and secure design principles for cloud and hybrid systems.
* Proven experience with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
* Hands-on experience with GCP security services including IAM, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, KMS, Security Command Center.
* Fluency in designing security policies using IAM, KMS, DLP, and SIEM/SOAR tools.
* Strong understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, DNS) and their implementation on GCP.
* Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) for automation and security tool development.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
* Solid understanding of security monitoring, logging, and alerting concepts.
* Familiarity with common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10).