Senior Security Architect

Regal Cloud
London
10 months ago
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Senior Security Architect – UK (Remote)

We’re hiring aSenior Security Architectwith deep expertise inPrivate Cloud platforms (VMware and/or OpenStack)andApplication Securityto join a high-impact team on a 6 month initial contract assignment


This is a great opportunity to shape the security strategy for mission-critical systems, build world-class infrastructure, and lead security innovation across private cloud environments.

Role Highlights:

  • Design and implement secure architectures across VMware/OpenStack platforms.
  • Build and enforce security policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
  • Lead application security initiatives (OWASP, NIST standards).
  • Guide cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and API security efforts.
  • Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and champion best practices.
  • Be a trusted advisor on cloud security to engineering, ops, and legal teams.

You’ll Bring:

  • Proven experience as a Security Architect in private cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security, network controls, access management, and data protection.
  • Expertise in secure coding, container security, IaC, and microservices.
  • One or more certifications inVMware/OpenStack(CISSP, CCSP, or CCSK highly valued).
  • Fluent in translating complex security topics for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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