Cloud Security Architect Financial Services

We are hiring a Cloud Security Architect to support a financial services client in the UK. The role focuses on designing secure, compliant, and scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is a remote position aligned with EMEA working hours, requiring strong collaboration with architecture, security, and compliance teams in a regulated industry context.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures tailored for financial services (FSI)

• Define and enforce IAM policies, network security models, and data protection strategies

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, FCA guidelines)

• Conduct risk assessments and advise on security posture improvements

• Support security audits, threat modeling, and incident response planning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with security best practices

• Present security solutions and recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security or architecture roles

• Strong knowledge of GCP, including IAM, VPC, DLP, and workload protection

• Experience working in or with regulated industries, ideally financial services

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to FSI (e.g., BAU, PCI DSS, ISO)

• Proactive approach to threat modeling, security design, and governance

• Strong communication and documentation skills in English

• Ability to work independently in distributed, international teams

• Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) or equivalent cloud security certification required

We offer

• Fully remote work with flexible working hours -  EMEA Timezone.

• Long-term collaboration on B2B contract.

• Opportunity to work on complex cloud projects for international clients.

• Professional growth in a highly skilled and supportive team.

• Collaborative and open working culture.