Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager - National Security

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Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) - Senior Manager - National Security, LondonClient:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

12.03.2025

Expiry Date:

26.04.2025

Job Description:

The Role

Enterprises, when starting on their cloud journey, often imagine that they will simplify their environment. The reality for many, however, is that adoption of cloud adds additional technologies and capabilities, drives divergence in operating models, often splits business processes across multiple tech stacks in different landing zones and, overall, adds significant complexity to the enterprise estate. The Hybrid Platform Security Architect is charged with ensuring that business objectives can be realised in a secure and compliant manner in this new more complex world. Security must be seen to be an enabler and not a bottleneck.


Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

  • You have experience of delivering complex large-scale security solutions on cloud or hybrid environments and particularly integration into the wider enterprise.
  • You must have a strong knowledge of both traditional security approaches, technologies and operational models, as well as a thorough appreciation of the security capabilities of the major cloud platforms (GCP, Azure and AWS).
  • You understand, and can balance, the trade-offs in using “one size fits all” vs “landing zone specific” security solutions.
  • You should be conversant with IdAM solutions, and understand the principles and challenges behind zero trust-based systems.
  • You should have a thorough appreciation of different operating models associated with both legacy and cloud environments, and be able to contribute to operational model design and implementation.
  • You should have experience with security testing and security auditing.
  • You have real understanding of IT operating models including DevOps approaches and working practices and how to enhance security through their use.
  • You can manage the security aspects of technical reviews and assessments of cloud strategy, roadmaps, cloud data models, cloud integration and cloud migration tools.
  • Ideally you will hold recognised industry qualifications appropriate to the role and your seniority.

You must be a practitioner as well as a theorist. You are passionate about technology, but thrive in multi-disciplinary teams. You must be highly credible in front of both client and your colleagues. You will act as a source of support for customers, throughout the transformation journey, building relationships and helping to ensure the successful implementation of major change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide highly credible and informative thought leadership, based on real life experience.
  • Design and build cloud/technology roadmaps, implementation strategies, transformation plans and high-level architecture.
  • Provide impartial assessment of cloud strategy and vendor technology proposals.
  • Provide broad and detailed insight across a range of technology areas including integration and hybrid hosting scenarios.
  • Contribute to the development of vibrant and profitable Cloud and Defence Consulting practices.
  • Work with colleagues to maximise the use of our knowledge and experience.
  • Share knowledge - coaching and advising colleagues.
  • Develop strong client relationships with client stakeholders, to understand their business problems, and identify commercial opportunities for KPMG.


Base Location

The role may be based at any of our UK offices with an expectation of being on-site for a couple of days a week when not on client site. Note, however, that client constraints may result in a requirement to be on site for a significant proportion of the week (depending on project). Significant travel within the UK may be required.

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