Cloud Security Consultant required for public sector client. You will be designing, implementing, and enhancing security capabilities across AWS and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with cloud-native security and governance tools, Cloud Adoption and Assurance Frameworks, and Well-Architected Reviews.
This role will focus on assessing current security posture, defining cloud assurance frameworks, and advising on best practices to achieve secure, scalable, and compliant multi-cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement Cloud Assurance and Adoption Frameworks aligned with AWS and Microsoft best practices.
* Conduct and lead Well-Architected Reviews (AWS & Azure) to assess and enhance cloud workloads.
* Recommend improvements for governance, automation, and security orchestration across both platforms.
* Evaluate IaC templates (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) for compliance, security, and efficiency.
* Design and enhance secure landing zones aligned with Microsoft CAF and AWS best practices.
* Integrate and optimize use of native cloud security tools including CSPM solutions.
* Support compliance and control validation automation using AWS and Azure native services.
* Provide strategic recommendations to improve identity, access, and network security within cloud ecosystems.
* Collaborate with engineering and DevSecOps teams to embed security by design.
Required Skills and Experience
AWS Expertise:
* AWS Audit Manager
* AWS Control Tower & SCPs
* AWS Macie, Firewall Manager, Access Analyzer
* AWS Network Reachability Analyzer
* AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
* AWS SHARR
* AWS Well-Architected Reviews
Azure Expertise:
* Azure Defender for Cloud
* Azure Well-Architected Reviews & Advisor
* Azure Blueprints & Policy Assignments
* Azure Landing Zones (CAF-aligned)
* Azure Policy automation for control validation
* IaC assessment and optimization (Terraform/ARM)
* CSPM and continuous compliance monitoring