Cloud Security Solutions Architect

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Solution Architect, operating as an embedded member of the Client security architecture function. Working primarily on a large security transformation programme but may also be required to provide internal security consultation for Technology and business colleagues.

The role requires strong, broad security design expertise, with proven experience leading feasibility assessments and producing high‑level security designs across a wide range of solutions. The consultant must be able to take ownership of security design activities end‑to‑end, from early feasibility through to clear, implementable high‑level design.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted security solution architect within Client, supporting change initiatives across IT and, where required, OT environments.
• Lead security feasibility studies, options analysis, and technical design for new and evolving solutions.
• Produce clear, high‑quality high‑level security designs (HLDs) aligned to Client standards and risk appetite.
• Articulate complex solutions and problems concisely and effectively, tailoring the message for the audience.
• Analyse and make documented design decisions, advocating within governance forums (such as Technical Advisory Groups and the Design Authority) and delivery teams.
• Provide pragmatic security design input and assurance to delivery teams and stakeholders, and conduct architectural governance reviews.
• Engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders to shape secure, workable solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong background in cyber security solution design.
• Proven experience authoring high‑level security designs.
• Ability to assess, design, and articulate security solutions across multiple security domains.
• Confidence to operate independently within a large, regulated organization.
• Experience designing security in hybrid cloud architectures, preferably Azure but AWS also advantageous.
• Experience working in an end‑user (non‑SI/Consultancy) environment such as Client on large‑scale programmes with multiple partners and end‑user parallel delivery requiring a collaborative and integrated approach.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams, preferring in person communication whenever possible.
• Skilled in applying and aligning security frameworks such as NIST CSF.

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience within a water or utilities environment (regulated).
• Experience with the Networks and Information Systems Regulation (NIIS‑R) and PCI DSS exposure.
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT).
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience securing data platforms and the wider data security domain.
• Experience with zero trust security models.
• Experience securing artificial intelligence systems.

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