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The EMEA Security team is looking for a Cloud Security Architect (internal title: Senior Security Consultant) to support its ‘Cloud Security Service’ in the Netherlands. As part of a small, but fast-growing team, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise and guide customers on their cloud security journey.

You will be engaged with customers to help assess their cloud security posture and to ensure any subsequent cloud design and build is appropriately secured. This may be applicable to a customer’s single cloud, or multi-cloud environment, or when a customer wishes to move its environment from on-premise to the cloud.

You will be expected to liaise closely with architects and engineers and to understand relevant legislation, industry regulations and industry standards such as EU GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, Cloud Security Alliance CCM, CIS and Cyber Essentials etc.

You will be expected to evolve existing services, as well as implement new ones, under the ‘Cloud Security Service’ banner.

Extensive knowledge of a) security related legislation, regulations, and standards b) MS Azure, AWS and Google cloud platforms and c) cloud native and non-native security tools is critical.

Architecture and Engineering knowledge is highly advantageous.

This role is particularly well-suited to a self-starting, experienced and motivated consultant, who has a proven track record in the security consulting field.

Must have the ability to lead engagements, either directly or as part of a larger programme of work and take ownership for the successful delivery of customer value within budget, time and scope.

Ability to act as a thought-leader. The right candidate can concisely and articulately present to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security related certifications such as CISSP, CCSP and CISM are advantageous.

Person Specification

• Ability to operate within complex operating environments;
• Capability to think both strategically and tactically;
• Possesses excellent presentation skills, both written and orally;
• Excellent technical knowledge of security and how it can be commercialised;
• Flawless execution; an impeccable attention to detail and timely delivery;
• Provides objective and valuable advisory that builds long-term relationships with our customers;
• Honesty and integrity, which is underpinned by trust;
• The ability to lead and work on own initiative or as part of a team;
• Evidence of developing business relationships with ‘heads of business or function’ or ‘C level’ leaders;
• Goes above and beyond to get the job done;
• Proactive, takes ownership and is accountable;
• Identifies problems, but provides solutions to these problems;
• Has a positive outlook and sees what is possible;
• Continuously learns and adapts; and
• Possesses relevant professional qualifications.

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