Cloud Security Architect- AWS

Elevate your career at Qodea, a global technology group that offers high-calibre professionals the platform for high-stakes work. As a Cloud Security Architect- AWS, you will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders call when deadlines seem impossible. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Tech Scheme
• Private medical insurance from day one
• Optical and dental cash back scheme
• Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
• EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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)
• Industry-recognised training and certifications
• Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform
• Clear opportunities for career development
• Length of Service Awards
• Regular company events