We are looking for an experienced Information Security Cloud Consultant/Architect to join our Information Security Team on an initial 3-month contract (Outside IR-35). This role will support the secure design, assurance and implementation of cloud services across AWS and Microsoft Azure, helping to enable B&M's cloud transformation and evolving AI strategy.
Working closely with internal teams, project stakeholders and third-party partners, you will provide cloud security expertise to ensure solutions are designed securely, aligned to business requirements and support B&M's Information Security Architecture Strategy.
In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For:
- Providing security architecture guidance and assurance across AWS and Azure projects.
- Reviewing cloud designs and ensuring solutions align with security standards, governance requirements and architectural principles.
- Supporting the development of secure cloud architectures, patterns and landing zones.
- Conducting security reviews, risk assessments and design assurance activities.
- Working with technical teams and suppliers to embed security-by-design principles throughout project delivery.
- Supporting the secure adoption of cloud technologies and services that underpin B&M's AI strategy.
- Ensuring cloud security controls integrate effectively with existing enterprise security capabilities.
- Producing security documentation, recommendations and technical guidance.
- Identifying opportunities to improve cloud security, governance and operational effectiveness.
The Skills and Experience You'll Bring:
- Strong experience designing, securing and reviewing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience working as a Cloud Security Architect, Security Consultant, Security Architect or similar role.
- Good understanding of cloud security architecture, Zero Trust principles, identity and access management, network security, encryption and monitoring.
- Experience supporting multi-cloud, hybrid cloud or enterprise cloud transformation programmes.
- Knowledge of cloud security services and tooling across AWS and Azure.
- Experience integrating cloud security controls with wider enterprise security platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and consultancy skills.
- Experience producing security architecture documentation, designs and recommendations.
- Exposure to Cisco security technologies would be advantageous.
- Experience supporting cloud environments that enable AI, data and emerging technology initiatives would be beneficial.
- Relevant security or cloud certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS, Azure, SABSA or TOGAF would be advantageous.
Why B&M?
We offer a range of great benefits including colleague discount, a benefits portal offering discounts across numerous retailers, hospitality and leisure providers, and much more. You can view our full benefits package here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
If you're passionate about cloud security and enjoy helping organisations adopt cloud technologies securely and at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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