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Cloud & Security Architect

Fourth
Greater London
11 months ago
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Fourth is the world’s largest and fastest-growing global leader of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering a world-class SaaS experience for our clients by building long term partnerships starting from the first phone call. We know our recipe for success at Fourth is our amazing team... and that starts with hiring the right people!Interested in joining our smart, fun, and talented team?We are seeking a motivated architect to develop and lead the implementation of our cloud and security strategy here at Fourth. As the primary overseer of our cloud infrastructure and security controls, you will ensure their quality, reliability, and scalability while guiding their evolution and integration into Fourth’s multi-cloud landscape. You will work hand-in-hand with teams of experienced cloud and software engineers, providing architectural rigor, a security-first mindset, and a drive for improvement. As the cloud and security architect, you will collaborate with your teammates in architecture and your partners in engineering to support their requirements, leverage their expertise, and drive the overall cloud and security architecture of the organization. 

The role . . .

Create, communicate, and execute the cloud and security strategy and architecture for the organization.  Manage and optimize the performance, availability, and security of our cloud landscape.  Architecturally lead and mentor on cloud and security practices, providing guidance, feedback, and a transformative momentum towards a cloud-first and security-first engineering approach.  Define and enforce best practice architectural patterns and standards.  Work closely with business, product, and engineering teams to understand their cloud and security needs and provide architectural solutions.  Research and evaluate new technologies and trends in the cloud and security domain.  Support and collaborate with cloud engineering and security teams to leverage their expertise and assets. 

The ideal candidate . . .

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Security related qualifications very desirable. At least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and security. Proficient in cloud technologies and services, preferably with Microsoft Azure. Experience with cloud security measures and best practices. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to document and communicate complex solutions. Ability to lead and manage projects and teams in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of scripting and programming languages. Solid understanding of the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle. Experience and mindset for automating infrastructure and security automation.

Benefits🏖 Holidays. We all need to rest so you get 25 basic holidays with the option to grow up to 30 with service + your birthday off + bank holidays!⌚️ ️Flexible working! Use our flexible working hours and hybrid working environments to manage it.🧘‍♀️ Wellness activities and a lot of pampering included. On top of that, you can add gym subscription discounts.💻 Laptop and equipment.🏥 Healthcare expense claim tools!📔 Like in life, at work we also want you to grow with certifications.🎉 Annual meet ups! 👥 Enhanced parenting scheme!🚲 Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan provided.🏦 Pension and life insurance? Several, for you to choose what looks convenient.💷 On demand pay tools for you to be able to access salary even before the end of the month!

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