3 of 3 Contract Cloud Security Jobs in the Thames Valley

The Role We are looking for an exceptionally seasoned Security Architect with over 15 years of progressive experience, including extensive leadership in designing and implementing robust security architectures, particularly within large-scale cloud environments and the highly regulated financial domain. This role demands a deep understanding of complex security challenges, a proven track record of strategic … influence, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and compliant technical solutions. Your responsibilities: Strategic Security Leadership: Define, evangelize, and evolve the overall cloud security architecture strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives, relevant European regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA, PSD2, NIS2 Directive), and industry best practices. Act as a trusted security advisor … to senior leadership, engineering teams, and business units on all aspects of cloud security. Lead the development and implementation of security architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines for cloud-native and hybrid-cloud deployments. Solution Design & Assurance: Provide expert security architecture guidance for critical enterprise applications, infrastructure, and data platforms, with a strong focus on secure More ❯

Our client, a leading global organization, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Reading. Were excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Security Architect with strong background in financial services to join a dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract. If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to … discuss further. Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid 4 days onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Rate: £700 - 750 Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Security Architect to join a major transformation programme in the financial services sector . This is a hands-on, strategic role that involves shaping cloud security architecture, influencing senior stakeholders … and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory and risk frameworks across European jurisdictions. Youll be at the forefront of enterprise-scale cloud initiatives, working on modern, high-impact platforms and helping build secure, resilient systems in one of the most tightly regulated industries in the world. Why This Role is Unique Step into a mission-critical role influencing the security More ❯

major telecom environment . Youll play a critical role in designing and evolving services around Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) . The Service Designer needs network, SASE and Cyber Security experience. Youll be leading the enhancement of the existing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA) service model to support the implementation of Dynamic Trust Service Edge (DTSE), enabling … modern, cloud-native access with strong Zero Trust principles. KEY RESPOSNIBILITES: Service Design & Operational Modelling Lead the service design for SASE and DTSE capabilities Design and implement cloud-based application access control mechanisms to enable secure, scalable access to modern applications. Develop Zero Trust-based solutions to replace traditional remote access technologies such as VPN, proxies, and Citrix. … Establish real-time, posture-aware access policies that adapt to user context, device health, and security posture for dynamic access control. Take ownership of the MDCA service model (including OIT Infra and SSO) and define necessary enhancements. Design operational processes , assess business impact, and model org changes. Work with stakeholders across infrastructure, cloud security, identity, and application More ❯