
Cloud Security Architect- Microsoft at Qodea. Location:. Remote (UK) – travel required as per project needs. About Us. Qodea is Europe’s largest Google Cloud specialist partner and a leading cloud consultancy with offices in the UK, Netherlands, and Romania. This role sits within . tmc3. , our dedicated cyber security consultancy that helps organisations of all sizes . protect, comply and advance. in the digital era.. Founded by leaders with a shared goal of making cyber security a business enabler, we value passion, collaboration, and perseverance to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and partners.. About the Role. We are seeking an experienced . Cloud Security Architect (Microsoft. ) with deep expertise in . Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Defender, Active Directory, etc.). to join our Secure Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and demonstrable experience delivering secure solutions within the . UK public sector. , including compliance with government security standards and frameworks.. What you'll do. . Design and implement secure cloud architectures (Microsoft) tailored to public sector requirements.. . Lead security assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis for cloud-based and hybrid environments.. . Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure security best practices are embedded throughout project lifecycles.. . Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures.. . Advise clients on compliance with standards such as NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR.. . Support incident response planning and execution.. . Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.. . What You’ll Bring. Experience & Skills. . Proven experience working in a . consultancy capacity. within the . UK public sector. .. . Strong understanding of . security frameworks,. risk management, and governance.. . Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.. . Strong knowledge of . Microsoft security technologies. (Azure Security Center, Sentinel,. . Defender, Purview, etc.).. . Experience with . M365 security and compliance. configurations.. . Familiarity with . hybrid environments . and securing on-prem to cloud transitions.. . Familiarity with Active Directory.. . Leadership & Attributes. . 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. . . SC clearance usually requires 5 years of continuous UK residency. . DV clearance usually requires 10 years of continuous UK residency. . . Qualifications. Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).. Relevant certifications such as:. . Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate. . CISSP, CISM, or similar. . TOGAF or equivalent. . How you'll grow. . Clear career progression opportunities within our career framework. . Cross-skilling and internal mobility across business areas. . Access to dedicated training, certifications, and professional memberships. . . Company Location: United Kingdom.