Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

Cloud Security Architect

Location: Hybrid, London or High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full Time - (Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm)

Reporting To: Technical Services Manager

Who are Saepio?

Saepio is a Cyber Security Solutions Provider that works with UK-based corporate customers with between 100-10,000 users. We help them protect their employees, data, users, applications, and systems from cyber-attacks.

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, Saepio is growing rapidly to meet the increasing demand for top-notch cybersecurity solutions. To support our growth, we are recruiting a Cloud Security Architect to join our Solutions Team.

As a Cloud Security Architect, you'll need intimate knowledge of the security solutions market and be able to make tailored recommendations to customers based on their risks.

As an NCSC Assured Service Provider that partners with UK organisations to reduce cyber risk and drive security improvement, the solutions architecture team are trusted advisors to Saepio customers, helping integrate security improvements into their business objectives. They also build close relationships with Saepio’s vendor and service partners to ensure the best cyber resilience outcomes for customers.

What will you be doing?

• Championing Saepio - highlighting to prospective clients how as a service provider, Saepio can become their trusted advisor.
• Helping our clients modernize their architecture and core technologies.
• Contributing to the refinement of technical requirements.
• Designing and implementing secure, scalable, and innovative solutions to meet clients' requirements.
• Consulting on best engineering practices, quality standards, and principles.
• Architecting cloud security solutions to help address client risks through a combination of people, technology, and process enhancements.
• Running security briefing sessions, technical reviews, and workshops to ensure Saepio has the best understanding of our clients' needs.
• Analysing and implementing configuration changes and assisting in the design of cloud-related solutions to meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Building out a digital security practice within the Saepio solutions team with potential for managerial responsibilities in the future.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in consulting, presales, or solutions architecture, with core competencies in cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Extensive working knowledge of Cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written in English, to be able to communicate with IT teams and departments, end users, and customers.
• Vast experience in developing associated business cases and plans that are detailed, actionable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting career & knowledge development for engineers early in their careers.
• Ability to support project teams to prioritize activities and provide deliverables as planned.
• Security qualifications and at least certified Solutions Architect qualification across one of the hyperscalers (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.
• Relentlessly passionate about client satisfaction and willing to go the extra mile.
• Passionate about understanding our clients’ businesses and what makes them successful.
• Highly motivated to continue to learn in a constantly evolving industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized, especially with good time management.
• A team player – you'll be working alongside every part of the Saepio team to achieve the best outcomes for customers.

Desirable experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• Industry vendor certifications are desired (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or CNCF/Kubernetes certifications); although not essential if you have demonstrable ability.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining solutions in GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Excellent knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Azure DevOps / GitLab.
• Strong background in Linux/UNIX administration (e.g., RedHat/CentOS 7/Alpine Linux).
• Familiar with developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep or Terraform.
• Familiar with containers (Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (Bash, Powershell, Python).
• Knowledge of cloud monitoring and alerting services and capabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud security solutions, cloud, or CNAPP.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, such as SOC2, ISO27001, or equivalent.

What do we offer?

• Having a happy and healthy team provides the foundation for our energy and drive.
• Incentive trips exploring the globe.
• Wellness perks and gym membership.
• Happy Hour Fridays.
• Casual dress.
• Free onsite parking.
• Pension.
• Flexible holidays.
• Flexible remote working practices.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular company social events.