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Background:

We're seeking an accomplished Cloud IT Security Specialist to join our exceptional client, working in a secure on-site environment to drive major business, process and technical transformation across their complex organisation. This role will require you to undergo security clearance prior to taking-up your assignment.

What will I be doing?

  • Working with Development Teams and Technical/Security Architects to design Cloud-based applications and infrastructures, including providing specialist advice to design authorities on requirements and best practice designs to achieve and maintain required levels of assurance

  • Reviewing Cloud architectures from a confidentiality, integrity and availability perspective

  • Advising on business-specific requirements to manage information risks

  • Monitoring changes to live Cloud deployments, challenging where appropriate, and assessing implications for assurance status

  • Working in a Dev-Rel capacity across Engineering teams to provide Cloud Security Point-of-Contact, and support Site Reliability Engineer and Cloud Security Champion roles

  • Providing Security Subject Matter Expert advice on Cloud Security Controls, and review Cloud offerings against business security requirements

    What experience, qualifications and aptitudes will I need?

  • Demonstrable experience in AWS Cloud Security Architecture design, threat modelling, and the implementation of Cloud Security Controls; specifically in relation to migrating on-premise workloads to the Cloud with a focus on security

  • Experience in reviewing Cloud migration strategies for Cloud, On-Prem, and Hybrid models

  • Understanding of NCSC Cloud Guidance, Principles and Good Practice guides, coupled with the ability to apply them pragmatically and in line with the needs of the business

  • Able to facilitate Threat Modelling workshops with multidisciplinary teams, and produce relevant outputs

  • In collaboration with security architects, able to assess the level of technical capability of potential threat actors and to review Cloud security risk assessments

  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. NCSC Certified Cyber Professional (CCP); (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) ISO 27001; Lead Auditor and/or Implementer COMPTIA Security+; CREST / Tigerscheme Penetration Tester; AWS Solutions Architect)

    EDI statement:

    As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

    We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties.

    We also recognise that everyone's life situation is unique, and often filled with commitments outside the world of work. If you wish to explore part-time or flexible working arrangements, for whatever reason, then please let us know.

    Even if you feel that you don't quite "tick all the boxes" for a given role, we still want to hear from you. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and truly value transferable skills. Your unique viewpoint and contribution might just help to unlock our next great success

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