Head of Cloud Security / Senior Cloud Security Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Head of Cloud Security / Senior Cloud Security Architect (Cybersecurity): Designing and delivering secure, resilient, and scalable cloud architectures for enterprise clients with an accent on strategic advisory and practice growth. Focus on embedding DevSecOps capabilities, leading complex transformation programmes, and conducting high-level security architecture reviews.

Location: London-based, Hybrid (office presence approximately once every two weeks). Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is a growing cyber consulting practice providing strategic advisory and technical security excellence to enterprise clients.

What you will do

• Design and deliver scalable security architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Advise on enterprise-scale cloud transformation, migration, and modernisation programmes.
• Establish and mature DevSecOps capabilities, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Drive cloud security governance, architecture assurance, and control optimisation initiatives.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and the growth of the Cloud Security practice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cloud security or related disciplines.
• Proven track record of delivering complex cloud security programmes within enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including IAM, network security, and data protection.
• Strong understanding of modern security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting skills.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for scaling a high-performing security practice.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working balance (London office).
• Private medical insurance including dental and mental health support for employees and families.
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary).
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.