Qodea Manchester, England, United KingdomOverviewCloud Security Architect- AWS at Qodea. Remote (UK) with travel to customer sites as required. Part of tmc3, our dedicated cyber security consultancy that helps organisations protect, comply and advance in the digital era.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement secure cloud architectures (AWS) tailored to public sector requirementsLead security assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis for cloud-based and hybrid environmentsCollaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure security best practices are embedded throughout project lifecyclesDevelop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies and proceduresAdvise clients on compliance with standards such as NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPRSupport incident response planning and executionStay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changesRequirementsExperience & SkillsProven consultancy experience within the UK public sectorDeep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, etc.)Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and UK public sector hosting requirementsStrong understanding of security frameworks, governance, and risk managementExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsLeadership & AttributesTrusted advisor mindset, able to influence and guide clientsStrong collaboration and relationship-building skillsAnalytical thinker with a passion for secure cloud adoptionClearance RequirementsAbility to obtain (or currently hold) SC/DV Security ClearanceSC clearance usually requires 5 years of continuous UK residencyDV clearance usually requires 10 years of continuous UK residencyQualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)Relevant certifications such as:AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCISSP, CISM, or similarTOGAF or equivalentHow You'll GrowClear career progression opportunities within our career frameworkCross-skilling and internal mobility across business areasAccess to dedicated training, certifications, and professional membershipsBenefitsFinancial: Competitive base salaryMatching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day oneDiscretionary company bonus scheme4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day oneEmployee referral schemeHealth and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance from day oneHelp@Hand app: remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapyEAP serviceCycle to Work schemeTime Off and Flexibility: 36 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)Extra paid day off for your birthdayTen paid learning days per yearFlexible working hoursMarket-leading parental leaveSabbatical leave (after five years)Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year)Development and Recognition: Industry-recognised training and certificationsBonusly employee recognition and rewards platformClear opportunities for career developmentLength of Service AwardsExtra Perks: Regular company eventsTech SchemeAt Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. If you feel we can improve in any way, please reach out to our careers team via email at careers@qodea.com or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Qodea Company Page.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr