Security Cloud Services Principle

Job Description

Cloud Services Principle

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Overview

A flagship global brand is modernising its digital estate including creating a “one ” approach. This role acts as the technical lead for Infrastructure and , guiding a multi‑year shift from legacy systems to a cloud‑, service‑led model.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: Own the 3–5‑year infrastructure roadmap, ensuring a secure, resilient, evergreen platform.
• Lead: Oversee Entra ID, Active Directory, and PAM—particularly One Safeguard and Active Roles.
• Cloud Transformation: Drive migration from on‑prem to Azure/AWS while supporting VCF‑based data centre architecture.
• Automation: Advance Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, Kubernetes, and modern engineering practices.
• Governance: Work with InfoSec and Architecture to define secure operating standards and policy.
• Leadership: Hands‑on mentorship to uplift internal teams and accelerate delivery.

Core Skills & Expertise

& Access

• Strong experience with One (Safeguard Passwords/Sessions/Linux Auth, Active Roles)
• Deep knowledge of Entra ID, AD, Azure SSO, Conditional Access, JIT Access

Infrastructure & Automation

• Automation with Ansible, Terraform, GitLab
• Linux (Ubuntu/Red Hat), Kubernetes, Docker
• VMware VCF, data centre management, backup/DR

Networking & Security

• zScaler, ZTNA, WAN/LAN/WLAN, routing, load balancing
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, infrastructure hardening

Cloud & FinOps

• Azure cost optimisation and cloud financial governance

Profile

A strategic yet hands‑on problem solver who can influence stakeholders, mentor teams, and move seamlessly between high‑level design and deep technical troubleshooting.

Note: Includes participation in the on‑call rota.