BoyleSports
Cloud Security Architect –Platform Design Team
Location: Hybrid / Remote
The Role
Cloud Security Architect
plays a critical role within the
Platform Design squad , ensuring that all cloud and infrastructure solutions are designed, built, and operated with security at their core.
Working closely with the
design squad of Architects , the
Director of Cloud , and the
Platform Engineering and Operations leads , you will define and embed
security-by-design
principles, ensuring the organisation’s cloud platforms are resilient, compliant, and trusted by design.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused architecture role — combining strategic oversight with practical engineering knowledge. You will translate security and compliance requirements into automated, reusable patterns that enable secure cloud adoption across engineering and delivery teams.
The Security Architect is an integral part of the organisation’s cloud transformation journey, balancing innovation and agility with risk management and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design
Define and own the
security architecture strategy
for cloud and infrastructure platforms.
Develop
security reference architectures , design patterns, and reusable controls that can be implemented through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Collaborate with your
fellow design squad members
to ensure all platform solutions adhere to cloud security standards and risk frameworks.
Translate business and regulatory requirements into practical, automated security solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Design and guide the implementation of
identity and access management (IAM) ,
network security ,
encryption , and
key management
controls.
Ensure
security-by-design
principles are embedded throughout CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering practices.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Partner with the
Cloud Management Office and Heads of information and Cyber Security
to align security controls with policy, audit, and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, SOC 2).
Conduct architecture risk assessments, threat modelling, and design reviews for platform and application solutions.
Support continuous improvement of
security guardrails ,
policy-as-code , and
automated compliance frameworks .
Maintain visibility of security posture and platform metrics, supporting governance dashboards and risk reporting.
Collaboration & Delivery
Work together with
Platform Engineering ,
Platform Operations , and (as part of) the
Platform Design
squads to ensure secure delivery of cloud infrastructure.
Provide architectural security input into the development of IaC modules, CI/CD pipelines, and platform services.
Participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and platform roadmap activities.
Act as a subject matter expert and design authority for engineers, architects, and delivery teams on all matters of cloud security.
Lead security‑related proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and pilots to evaluate and validate new technologies and approaches.
Continuous Improvement & Enablement
Promote a
DevSecOps
culture by integrating security practices early in the design and development lifecycle.
Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and improved resilience across the platform.
Contribute to knowledge sharing through documentation, training, and internal workshops.
Mentor and guide engineers and aspiring architects on security best practices and modern cloud defence strategies.
Experience / Skills Required
5+ years’ experience in
security architecture
or
cloud security engineering
roles.
Proven expertise in securing
AWS
and/or
Azure
cloud environments (certified to Professional or Security Specialist level preferred).
Strong background in
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
security and DevSecOps practices.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing
automated security controls
and
policy-as-code frameworks .
Solid understanding of
network security, IAM, encryption, logging, and incident response
in cloud environments.
Experience working within agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and collaborating with DevOps or platform teams.
Familiarity with compliance standards (CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
Skills & Attributes
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communicator — able to explain complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Pragmatic and collaborative — balances security, agility, and business outcomes effectively.
Hands‑on technical competence — capable of reviewing IaC and cloud configurations for security posture.
Passionate about automation, secure design, and continuous improvement.
Self‑motivated, delivery‑focused, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, cloud‑first environment.
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plays a critical role within the
Platform Design squad , ensuring that all cloud and infrastructure solutions are designed, built, and operated with security at their core.
Working closely with the
design squad of Architects , the
Director of Cloud , and the
Platform Engineering and Operations leads , you will define and embed
security-by-design
principles, ensuring the organisation’s cloud platforms are resilient, compliant, and trusted by design.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused architecture role — combining strategic oversight with practical engineering knowledge. You will translate security and compliance requirements into automated, reusable patterns that enable secure cloud adoption across engineering and delivery teams.
The Security Architect is an integral part of the organisation’s cloud transformation journey, balancing innovation and agility with risk management and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design
Define and own the
security architecture strategy
for cloud and infrastructure platforms.
Develop
security reference architectures , design patterns, and reusable controls that can be implemented through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Collaborate with your
fellow design squad members
to ensure all platform solutions adhere to cloud security standards and risk frameworks.
Translate business and regulatory requirements into practical, automated security solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Design and guide the implementation of
identity and access management (IAM) ,
network security ,
encryption , and
key management
controls.
Ensure
security-by-design
principles are embedded throughout CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering practices.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Partner with the
Cloud Management Office and Heads of information and Cyber Security
to align security controls with policy, audit, and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, SOC 2).
Conduct architecture risk assessments, threat modelling, and design reviews for platform and application solutions.
Support continuous improvement of
security guardrails ,
policy-as-code , and
automated compliance frameworks .
Maintain visibility of security posture and platform metrics, supporting governance dashboards and risk reporting.
Collaboration & Delivery
Work together with
Platform Engineering ,
Platform Operations , and (as part of) the
Platform Design
squads to ensure secure delivery of cloud infrastructure.
Provide architectural security input into the development of IaC modules, CI/CD pipelines, and platform services.
Participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and platform roadmap activities.
Act as a subject matter expert and design authority for engineers, architects, and delivery teams on all matters of cloud security.
Lead security‑related proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and pilots to evaluate and validate new technologies and approaches.
Continuous Improvement & Enablement
Promote a
DevSecOps
culture by integrating security practices early in the design and development lifecycle.
Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and improved resilience across the platform.
Contribute to knowledge sharing through documentation, training, and internal workshops.
Mentor and guide engineers and aspiring architects on security best practices and modern cloud defence strategies.
Experience / Skills Required
5+ years’ experience in
security architecture
or
cloud security engineering
roles.
Proven expertise in securing
AWS
and/or
Azure
cloud environments (certified to Professional or Security Specialist level preferred).
Strong background in
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
security and DevSecOps practices.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing
automated security controls
and
policy-as-code frameworks .
Solid understanding of
network security, IAM, encryption, logging, and incident response
in cloud environments.
Experience working within agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and collaborating with DevOps or platform teams.
Familiarity with compliance standards (CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
Skills & Attributes
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communicator — able to explain complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Pragmatic and collaborative — balances security, agility, and business outcomes effectively.
Hands‑on technical competence — capable of reviewing IaC and cloud configurations for security posture.
Passionate about automation, secure design, and continuous improvement.
Self‑motivated, delivery‑focused, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, cloud‑first environment.
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