VP - Cloud Security Automation Architect in London - Robert Walters

Join our talented team as a Cloud Security Automation Architect (VP) to shape and safeguard our hybrid IT landscape across on-premises, public clouds, and cloud-native platforms. You'll be defining and implementing secure, automated solutions across SMBC's hybrid cloud environments. It plays a key part in enabling secure innovation, reducing friction, and protecting critical assets and data.

What you'll do:

This is a high-impact SME role at the forefront of cloud security and automation-supporting the Bank's growing reliance on data and cloud-native technologies to drive innovation.

• Designing and implementing automated cloud security controls and reusable "as code" modules
• Leading cloud security architecture and collaborating across teams to embed security into cloud strategies
• Driving innovation through secure-by-default automation and DevSecOps practices
• Design and implement cloud-compatible security controls and reusable automation modules
• Lead cloud security design reviews and contribute to the Security Reference Architecture
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Drive proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new security automation approaches

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in cloud security architecture and automation (Azure/GCP)
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, IaC, and Policy as Code
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and communicate complex security concepts
• Experience with cloud-native security tooling, IaC, and DevSecOps practices
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and cloud platforms (Azure/GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with CSPM, CWPP, and Policy as Code (e.g. OPA, Azure Policy)
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their security implications (e.g. AI/ML, Quantum Computing)

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