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Cloud Security Architect- AWS

Qodea is Europe’s largest dedicated Google Cloud partner, providing advanced technology and consulting services to help organizations transform and optimize their operations.

Qodea

Employee count: 201-500

United Kingdom only

Location: Remote (UK) – travel to customer sites required as per project needs.

About Us

Qodea is Europe’s largest Google Cloud specialist partner and a leading cloud consultancy with offices in the UK, Netherlands, and Romania. This role sits within tmc3, our dedicated cyber security consultancy that helps organisations of all sizes protect, comply and advance in the digital era.

Founded by leaders with a shared goal of making cyber security a business enabler, we value passion, collaboration, and perseverance to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and partners.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our Secure Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and demonstrable experience delivering secure solutions within the UK public sector, including compliance with government security standards and frameworks.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement secure cloud architectures (AWS) tailored to public sector requirements.
  • Lead security assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis for cloud-based and hybrid environments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure security best practices are embedded throughout project lifecycles.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies and procedures.
  • Advise clients on compliance with standards such as NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR.
  • Support incident response planning and execution.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Skills

  • Proven consultancy experience within the UK public sector.
  • Deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, etc.).
  • Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and UK public sector hosting requirements.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, governance, and risk management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Leadership & Attributes

  • Trusted advisor mindset, able to influence and guide clients.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
  • Analytical thinker with a passion for secure cloud adoption.

Clearance Requirements

  • Ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC/DV Security Clearance
    • SC clearance usually requires 5 years of continuous UK residency
    • DV clearance usually requires 10 years of continuous UK residency

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Relevant certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • CISSP, CISM, or similar
  • TOGAF or equivalent

How You’ll Grow

  • Clear career progression opportunities within our career framework
  • Cross-skilling and internal mobility across business areas
  • Access to dedicated training, certifications, and professional memberships

Benefits

Financial:

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one.
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme.
  • 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one.
  • Employee referral scheme.

Health and Wellbeing:

  • Private medical insurance from day one.
  • Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy.
  • EAP service
  • Cycle to Work scheme.

Time Off and Flexibility:

  • 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
  • An extra paid day off for your birthday.
  • Ten paid learning days per year.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Market-leading parental leave.
  • Sabbatical leave (after five years).
  • Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year).

Development and Recognition:

  • Industry-recognised training and certifications.
  • Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform.
  • Clear opportunities for career development.
  • Length of Service Awards

Extra Perks:

  • Regular company events.
  • Tech Scheme.

At 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.

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About Qodea

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As Europe’s largest dedicated Google Cloud partner, Qodea is committed to helping organizations unlock the full potential of the latest digital technology. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge technology and strategic consulting aimed at driving growth and digital transformation for businesses across various industries. Our team consists of over 400 experts across the continent, and we operate in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania.

Qodea meets the fast-growing demand for seamless solutions in cloud security, data analytics, and AI automation. With a firm belief that transformation is at the core of our service delivery, we offer our clients the ability to modernize and optimize their operations through the adoption of Google Cloud technology. Companies such as Sky, BT, and Jaguar Land Rover benefit from our market-leading expertise as we work hand-in-hand with clients to tackle their most significant technological challenges. Our dedication to customer service and our unique culture of collaboration fosters an environment where complex business needs are transformed into effective solutions, ensuring long-lasting value.

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