cover image
Sterlings

Cyber Security Architect - Invesment Banking

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

18-10-2025

Share this job:

Skills

Risk Management Cloud Security Kubernetes Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Responsibilities;

Ensure NIST, ISO27002 and CIS aligned risk controls are covered, including Cyber Security Policies & Standards.
Monitor and proactively manage all Cloud Security toolsets that includes CSPM, CWPP
Managing and overseeing cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments like Azure, OCI and AWS.
Manage and oversee Kubernetes security controls for containerised workloads in AKS, OKE, EKS and On-Prem Kubernetes environment.
Review and assess enterprise cloud architectures for security gaps and recommend mitigations.
Develop, improve and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and procedures.
Liaise and collaborate with IT teams to ensure Cyber Security alerts, threats and vulnerabilities across the IT estate are highlighted, managed and mitigated within appropriate timescales.
Support Operational Risk management & Operational Security duties where requested.

Requirements;

Strong Cloud, Information or Cyber Security Architect background, ideally with Financial services Industry background.
Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards, and regulations such as ISO27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, etc.
Active involvement in internal and external audits and experience of managing Audit relationships.
Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Certified Security.

Please note, this is a hybrid position, 3 days in the office a week.

About the Company

We help power the global growth of FinTech by making the placements that matter. We always have. Specialising in FinTech - and only FinTech - we are the established recruitment pioneers for sales, tech and product professionals. The essence of our success is our unequalled partnership approach with our clients and candidates. It's not what we do that makes the difference, but how we do it. Our culture, insight and depth of expertise make us exceptionally valued, trusted confidants and advisors. And this is why we succee... Know more