Cloud Security Consultant/Architect

Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing • ATS • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 7h ago

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Cloud Security Consultant/Architect (Inside IR35) for a 7 month contract based REMOTELY with occasional visits to London.

Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance

Role Purpose

The Cloud Security Consultant will be responsible for driving the governance across the platform. This role ensures that all cloud-based services are designed, implemented, and managed in alignment with industry best practices, NCSC security principles, and government security requirements.

Key Responsibilities
. Define and implement security capabilities and governance across the platform.
. Ensure compliance with the Cross-Government Secure by Design (SbD) Strategy throughout the life cycle of LECP's cloud systems.
. Embed security requirements and stage gates within the Programme Governance cycle.
. Lead security design consultations for existing and new systems to ensure alignment with industry standards and NCSC principles.
. Provide security guidance and approvals in Technical Working Groups and change forums.
. Act as Technical Security Lead for Product Team Security Guardians, driving continuous security improvement.
. Prioritise and direct responses to Security Hub findings, vulnerabilities, and risks.
. Assess and monitor systems for compliance with ISO27001, BS10008, NCSC CAF, and other mandated frameworks.
. Identify and address security control weaknesses and risks, contributing to technical security innovation.
. Run forums to review technical security proposals with Product Teams.
. Attend Security Working Groups and Tenant Forums to provide ongoing technical security guidance.
. Participate in high-priority security incident bridge calls and provide expert support during security incidents.

Essential Skills & Experience
. Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
. Design and configuration of AWS security tooling
. Experience implementing Secure by Design strategies in cloud environments.
. Familiarity with ISO27001, BS10008, NCSC CAF, and related security standards.
. Proven ability to lead security design reviews and provide technical security guidance.
. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills
. Experience in government or policing environments.
. Knowledge of security automation and continuous improvement practices

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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