Cloud Security Automation Architect

Cloud Security Automation Architect (VP) – SMBC Group Join Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) as a Cloud Security Automation Specialist (VP), shaping and safeguarding its hybrid IT landscape across on-prem, Azure, GCP, and cloud-native platforms. You will embed security into high-impact projects from the ground up, design scalable and reusable "as code" controls, and drive automation to streamline security across CI/CD, IaC, and cloud environments.
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank's universal banking business across EMEA. It provides a range of technology and operational support services, aligned to SMBC's growth, innovation, and transformation strategies.
About the job:
The Security Architect will define, implement, and maintain the Bank's technical security strategy across hybrid environments (on-prem, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, SaaS, enterprise systems). The role embeds security into solution design, develops reusable controls, and drives automation to enable secure, scalable innovation.
About the responsibilities:
Conduct security design reviews, assess architectures against policies/standards, and recommend mitigations.
Maintain and evolve a unified Security Reference Architecture and reusable design patterns.
Design and enhance security controls to address gaps, emerging threats, and compliance requirements.
Act as SME for Azure/GCP security; design cloud-compatible controls, templates, and "as code" modules.
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD, IaC, and DevSecOps pipelines.
Lead threat modelling exercises and train non-security stakeholders in its application.
About the requirements:
Strong knowledge of industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Benchmarks) and core security principles (Zero Trust, Least Privilege, Network Segmentation).
Proven experience with Azure/GCP security, CSPM, CWPP, Policy as Code (Azure Policy, OPA), and cloud-native security tooling.
Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, C#, PowerShell) for automation.
Familiarity with architectural patterns (Multi-Tier, Microservices, Event-Driven) and frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA).
Experience securing IaC pipelines, CI/CD integrations, and applying DevSecOps practices.
Awareness of emerging technologies (AI/ML, Quantum Computing) and their security implications are strong advantages.
Hold the right to work in Ireland and happy to be working on site in Dublin (hybrid working model).
All third-party applications will be managed by Robert Walters.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries: Banking
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