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Security Consultant
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Security Consultant
Cloud Security Consultant – Version 1
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
- UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
- €350m/£300m revenue business with 3,300+ employees
- 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
- Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland (Great Place to Work)
- Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK (Great Place to Work)
We’re a core values-driven company, hiring people who share our principles and rewarding those who display and foster them—it’s deeply embedded in our DNA. Invest in us, and we’ll invest in you.
About the Role
The Cloud Security Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of AWS-based systems and infrastructure. They will:
- Implement and manage security controls
- Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities
- Respond to security incidents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Enterprise architecture and IT Operations—to establish and maintain a robust AWS cloud security posture.
Key Accountabilities:
As an experienced technology professional, you will be expected to:
- Act as the technical leader for customer engagements or security workstreams, leading teams of consultants.
- Lead internal initiatives to deliver quantifiable impact.
- Develop strategic relationships with internal and external leaders.
- Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Enable and engage delivery partners in project delivery.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to develop others.
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Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- 7+ years of cloud architecture and solution implementation experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on security experience in two or more of the following:
- Cloud Security
- Application Security (Security SDLC, threat modelling, code review)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Incident Response
- Hands-on experience implementing enterprise security solutions (e.g., Data Loss Prevention, WAF, SIEM).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences in pre-sales environments.
- AWS expertise preferred, with proficient knowledge of services such as:
- EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation
- AWS Professional certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional).
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Terraform, Python).
- Hands-on technical expertise in:
- Building security capabilities in code
- Deploying infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Implementing enterprise security solutions (e.g., WAF, IPS, anti-DDoS, SIEM).
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Here’s what we offer:
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- Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme – Collective benefit from company profits.
- Career Progression & Mentorship – Through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes, with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
- Flexible/Remote Working – Understanding of personal circumstances to balance work and life effectively.
- Financial Wellbeing Initiatives:
- Pension
- Private Healthcare Cover
- Life Assurance
- Financial advice
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Schemes:
- Gym Discounts
- Bike to Work Schemes
- Fitness Classes
- Mindfulness Workshops
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and leave policies (including marriage/civil partnership and special leave).
- Educational Assistance – Incentivised AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat certifications and accreditations.
- Reward Schemes:
- Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards
- ‘Call-Out’ platform for recognition.
- ESG & Community Initiatives – Opportunities to engage in local fundraising and diversity, inclusion, and belonging projects.
Diversity & Inclusion
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, valuing the different perspectives they bring.
Accessible Recruitment:
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Paul.Steed@version1.com. We will consider all requests respectfully and confidentially.
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