Cloud Assurance Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh/leeds: £53,000-£69,000; london: £59,000-...
Hybrid
Microsoft azure cloud security assurance
Aws and salesforce platform oversight
Ncsc nist cis csa framework application
This role provides independent assurance and specialized oversight across the FCA's core technology platforms including cloud-hosted and on-premise services

Job Summary

  • This role provides independent assurance and specialized oversight across the FCA's core technology platforms including cloud-hosted and on-premise services.
  • The position requires acting as a subject-matter expert to offer guidance on security design and identify control gaps early in the lifecycle.
  • Benefits include a non-contributory pension of 8–12%, private healthcare with Bupa, and 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.

Matching Summary

This role provides independent assurance and specialized oversight across the FCA's core technology platforms including cloud-hosted and on-premise services.

Salary

Edinburgh/Leeds: £53,000-£69,000; London: £59,000-£75,000; Based on skills and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Azure cloud security assurance
  • AWS and Salesforce platform oversight
  • NCSC NIST CIS CSA framework application
  • Cloud Security Posture Management tools
  • Platform risk assessment and remediation
  • Security metrics KPIs and KRIs definition

Nice-to-have

  • Secure software delivery lifecycle experience
  • Regulated financial services background
  • Public sector environment exposure
  • Stakeholder persuasion and challenge skills
  • Endpoint and identity control assurance

Key Requirements

  • Security Check (SC) level vetting clearance required
  • Direct experience with NCSC, NIST, CIS, and CSA frameworks
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical risks to senior stakeholders

Work Rights

Must hold or obtain SC Clearance

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