Cloud Security Specialist

Job Description Due to continued success and growth, we are expanding our development team and are now looking for a Cloud Architect. You will be working with architects, technologists, and development teams with the responsibility to ensure that our products and solutions integrate with our clients. Additionally, the Cloud Architect will take a lead role working closely with our Operations Engineering team to provide a world-class DevOps Environment capable of handling the anticipated development load.Architect and provide technical direction for our approach for cloud/SaaS and on-premises productsLead on the setting and enforcement of architecture standards and practices affecting development of all new products as well as impacting existing ones. Develop these standards in coordination with peers in other divisions.Review and evaluate new and existing architecture and code to ensure it meets standards; or for existing products that they will operate within the overall cloud architecture.Evangelize the cloud and microservice message and architecture within the development organization and to our field organizations, partners, and customersResearch new technologies, including hands-on technical evaluation and POCs.Create and maintain documentationProvide technical leadership within project team and with respective stakeholdersLeading conversations and workshops with stakeholders to understand requirements and identify solutions and opportunitiesWorking with stakeholders to design and deliver solutionsUse DevOps processes and tooling for the delivery of IaaS and PaaS services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Agile methodology and ceremoniesProduce and contribute to high quality documentationSupport organisation and stakeholders through security and governance audits, as required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in information technologyAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-taskStrong written and verbal presentation skills.Demonstrated experience in both legacy corporate solution architecture approaches as well as experience pivoting to cloud approach.8+ years of experience managing infrastructure or platform teams8+ years of application developmentIn-depth knowledge of at least one high-level programming languageExperienced with internal and external cloud technologies, Certifications in Cloud, and track record of application migrations to cloud.Master’s degree or equivalent practical experienceExperience with Azure technologies such as designing and deploying solutions that are highly available, high performing, and securePractical understanding of the Cloud Adoption FrameworkSolid understanding of Cloud Architecture principles and best practicesExperience working with Cloud native solutions and servicesExperience using DevOps, CI/CD, IAC tooling, and well versed in Agile methodologiesBe passionate about continual learning and development to keep track of emerging technologyHave the ability to clearly create and communicate technical designs, issues, and resolutions to both technical and non-technical audiencesHave good commercial awareness and be able to articulate the commercial impacts of technical challenges and opportunitiesFamiliarity with Cloud Security Principles and best practices such as NCSC guidance and standardsFamiliarity with Cyber Security governance and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+)Familiarity with Cyber Security operational considerations such as vulnerability scanning, identification of threats, issue prioritisation and remediationWorking knowledge of SIEM tooling