Cloud and Security Architect

Cambridge
1 year ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Cloud Infrastructure Manager

Enterprise Security Architect

DEU IT - IT / Infrastructure & Core Technology

SOC SME

IAM Security Consultant - PERM - London, UK

Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager – SC Cleared

Cybersecurity and Cloud Architect

Permanent - Good salary + strong benefits

Location: Hybrid - Cambridge

Your new company

A NASDAQ listed semiconductor organisation in the UK, are currently looking for a Cybersecurity and Cloud Architect to join their ranks. The organisation are very well known in their world and offer strong benefits and hybrid working, as well as shares in the company, split over 4 years.

Your new role

You will be responsible for defining the architecture requirements for the cybersecurity and cloud solutions, as well as ensuring that they are being adhered to by the engineering and implementation teams. You will also be accountable for the organisation's cloud security posture and ensure that the security solutions are aligned with the business and technology. Some of the main elements of your roles, in the clients' words:

Responsible leader for the cloud security strategy across a large and complex multi-cloud environment, ensuring the right people, process and technologies are in place.
Create and lead technical security strategy plans and roadmaps for all environments, including cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
Develop and maintain security architecture artefacts, including models, templates, standards, and procedures.
Establish baseline security configuration standards for operating systems, network, infrastructure etc.
Understanding of AI and Automation across Enterprise Security to deliver improved efficiency and security outcomes.
Perform security reviews, identify gaps, and develop a risk management plan.
Track changes in the digital business and threat environments to ensure they are addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artefacts.
Evaluate Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure adequate security protections are in place and assess providers' audit reports for security-related deficiencies.What you'll need to succeed

Experience in developing and maintaining security architecture processes and strategies for cyber security solutions.
Experience with cloud and on-premise infrastructure security.
Ability to perform security reviews, identify gaps, and develop risk management plans.
Experience in threat modelling and secure coding practices.
Superb communication, collaboration and documentation skills.
Knowledge of privacy regulations and data flow documentation.What you'll get in return

This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Cambridge office. Strong salary, which I cannot advertise (apologies).

7% pension - employers' contribution
PMI and dental
Shares, split over 4 years, works out to be a very beneficial added benefit.
And more!What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cyber Security Job Applications (UK Guide)

If you want to stand out in the highly competitive world of cyber security job applications, you need to understand what hiring managers look for before they even finish reading a CV. Cyber security hiring managers scan applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. They assess not just your technical ability, but your judgement, professionalism, clarity, risk awareness and evidence of impact. This guide explains what hiring managers look for first in cyber security applications across roles like Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Security Architect, Governance Risk and Compliance specialists and Cloud Security positions. Use this as a practical, step-by-step checklist to sharpen your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letter and portfolio before you apply on www.cybersecurityjobs.tech .

The Skills Gap in Cyber Security Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Cyber security has become one of the most critical disciplines in the modern economy. From protecting financial systems and healthcare data to securing national infrastructure, cloud platforms and supply chains, cyber security professionals now sit at the frontline of digital trust. Demand for cyber security talent in the UK has surged. Job vacancies remain high, salaries continue to rise, and organisations across every sector report difficulty hiring skilled professionals. Yet despite this demand, many graduates struggle to break into cyber security roles and employers consistently report that candidates are not job-ready. The problem is not intelligence, ambition or academic effort. It is a persistent and widening skills gap between university education and real-world cyber security work. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they routinely miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cyber security.

Cyber Security Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

If you’re thinking about switching into cyber security in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you’re in good company. Across the UK, organisations of all sizes are hiring people from diverse backgrounds to protect systems, data & customers. But with hype around “hackers” & quick-win courses, it’s hard to separate reality from fiction. This guide gives you a UK reality check: which roles genuinely exist, what employers actually want, how training really works, what to expect on salary & progression & whether age matters. Whether you come from finance, project management, operations, law, HR or customer service, there is a credible route into cyber security if you approach it strategically.