Cloud Assurance Lead

Cloud Assurance Lead

Division – Cyber and Information Resilience

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £90,800 and London £64,900 to £99,700 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The Cyber and Information Resilience division was established in response to the growing threat of cyber security risks and the FCAs increasing reliance on data to effectively regulate the financial sector and ensure markets function well. This team integrates the key disciplines of cyber and information security, information management, and data privacy, providing a cohesive approach to safeguarding information and supporting regulatory objectives.

The team is primarily focused on the following key objectives:

• Assuring services to ensure our systems, infrastructure, suppliers, and business processes are compliant with our policies and the FCA’s risk appetite

• Validating that operational decisions are made in accordance with our security policies and standards, and do not increase the FCA’s overall risk exposure

• Analysing compliance with the fundamental processes and plans required to manage risk and safeguard our most important assets

• Determining that appropriate governance measures and controls are in place to ensure identified cyber risks and vulnerabilities are properly prioritised

What will you be doing?

• Lead the implementation and management of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) toolsets across AWS and Azure environments

• Develop and enhance security controls to address evolving threats targeting our cloud infrastructure

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, resolving conflicts and prioritising security tasks, while effectively communicating complex security concepts to diverse audiences – from technical teams to C-suite executives –and driving technical and strategic conversations around cloud security architecture and implementations

• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks

• Perform Threat Modelling for cloud infrastructure, lead Well-Architected Reviews, and create and maintain assurance processes and monthly security reporting for executive leadership

• Manage a team of 3 cloud security assurance analysts, providing mentorship and direction, and define and track security metrics, KPIs, and KRIs to measure the effectiveness of cloud security initiatives

What will you get from the role?

• Take ownership of a dynamic and varied security portfolio, working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the FCA to drive impactful change

• Lead and shape the cloud assurance agenda, ensuring robust security and compliance in a fast-evolving digital landscape

• Become the go-to AWS SME, providing expert guidance on compliance and assurance across multiple divisions

• Innovate and contribute to an evolving team within the FCA and develop the next generation of cloud assurance professionals

• Expand and deepen your cloud technical expertise, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions

• Play a key role in advancing cyber and information assurance initiatives within the FCA, contributing to critical security strategies

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)

Minimum

• Certified in AWS Solutions Architecture or AWS Security Specialist

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or actively working towards certification

• Proven experience in leading and developing a team of cyber security professionals

Essential

• Strong experience in stakeholder management and engagement

• Demonstrable expertise in cloud security architecture and implementation

• Hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools

• Experience conducting cloud risk assessments

• Proven ability to define and track security metrics, including KPIs and KRIs

• In-depth understanding of cloud security frameworks and compliance requirements

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (amend based on grade) 

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa 

• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

• Life assurance

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements.  Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares.  We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as Lead Associate – Regulatory

Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role – SC Guidance  

The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain SC level vetting

• Advert Closing Date: 25th May

• CV Review/Shortlist: 19th & 27th May

• First Round Screening Interviews: 23rd May & 2nd June

• Competency Based Interview & Technical Assessment: 29th-30th May & 6th-9th June

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. 

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:

Steve.Christopher@fca.org.uk   

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.