Cloud Security Consultant
Category: Cyber Security
Main location: United Kingdom,
UK Wide - Various, UK Wide
Position ID: J1025-1186
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description
At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure digital transformation. As a Cloud Security Consultant, you’ll build trusted, resilient cloud environments that enable innovation and drive business success. You’ll influence major cloud programmes that safeguard national infrastructure, modernise operations, and empower clients to grow with confidence.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead and support cloud security initiatives that protect client systems, data, and operations. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, assess, and enhance secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
* Design & Implement: Develop secure architectures and solutions across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
* Assess & Advise: Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and compliance audits.
* Embed & Automate: Integrate security within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
* Govern & Guide: Provide expert advice on cloud governance, identity, and access management.
* Support & Protect: Align client operations with leading frameworks and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in cloud security architecture and assurance. Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to translate technical risks into actionable recommendations for clients.
* Proven experience in cloud security architecture and assurance.
* Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
* Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC CAF, and Cyber Essentials/Plus.
* Experience in identity and access management, data protection, and cloud governance.
* Knowledge of network and infrastructure security in cloud contexts.
* Familiarity with business continuity, resilience, and incident response.
* Desirable certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ‑500, AWS Security Specialty, CCP, or equivalent.
Skills
* Compliance
* Security Architecture
* Security Assessment
* Security Audit
What you can expect from us
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. You will develop innovative solutions, build relationships with teammates and clients, and access global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
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