Senior Security Consultant (Cloud Security)

About Claranet:

Founded at the beginning of the dot.com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

At Claranet, we’re experienced in implementing progressive technology solutions which help our customers solve their epic business challenges. We’re committed to understanding their problems, delivering answers quickly, and making a lasting impact to their business.

We are agile, focused and experienced in business modernisation. Our approach helps customers make genuine, significant shifts in their business strategy, to deliver financial savings, boost innovation, and create a resilient business. We continually invest in our people and the latest technologies, so our customers get peace of mind knowing that they have access to the best talent and services.

In the UK we have over 500 staff working in London, Gloucester, Warrington, Bristol, and Leeds, or as homeworkers. In India we have 130 Staff working for International Projects.

Working For Claranet

We offer an extensive benefits package, inclusive of a matching contribution provident fund, Gratuity, Flexible tax saving benefits, healthcare, attractive insurance benefits.

Claranet is one of the 10 founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality). Being a part of a group of leading UK technology organisations, we are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the most trusted technology solutions partner; renowned for being the best and brightest, having lasting impact with our customers and delivering exceptional returns to our stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Sr. Security Consultant (Cloud Security) has responsibility for everything from client projects to development work and training, dealing with large corporate penetration testing. With a focus on large-scale corporate penetration testing, this role demands both technical excellence and strong client engagement skills. The consultant is passionate about uncovering vulnerabilities and translating findings into actionable improvements, while building strong relationships through clear communication and exceptional customer service.

Our team is growing, and we need inspiring people to join us and help us to continue to build a world leading cyber security operation whilst benefiting from the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Based in India, this work will lead on penetration testing and have the opportunity to work on projects with worldwide clients and will form part of our global team of penetration testers who share research, tooling, experience and collaborate freely on projects. As a respected training provider and the leading provider of training at Black Hat conferences, our penetration testers also have the option of developing training skills and delivering security training, to both private customers, at our own events, and at leading international conferences.

Objectives and Key Results

The Sr. Security Consultant (Cloud Security) is part of the Consultancy Team and represents a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cybersecurity.

The key objectives will be to:

• Develop the Cloud Security training content emphasizing mainly Azure/AWS/GCP
• Deliver high-quality penetration testing and configuration reviews across various cloud technologies such as AWS/Azure/GCP
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to clients for improving their security posture

Mentor and support junior consultants, helping to grow the team’s overall capabilities

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures and conduct comprehensive training sessions for each technology, ensuring a thorough understanding and adherence to best practices
• A candidate should be willing to deliver the Cloud Security training in various conference remotely or on-site
• Conduct research and provide new ideas of the training content, as per the market or latest vulnerabilities or misconfigurations
• Creating comprehensive training materials, including presentations, labs, and documentation
• Staying updated with the latest trends and developments in cloud security
• Customizing content to align with industry best practices and specific client needs
• Continuously improving and expanding training resources
• Perform cloud penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities or misconfiguration in the client environment
• Develop documentation, and a knowledge base to be used by penetration tester to conduct review, security assessments
• Develop and implement the security solution for the current cloud deployment NSS has
• Develop standard operating procedures and training for each technology
• Architect and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model and cross-function interactions utilizing automation where possible
• Develop and report Cloud security coverage metrics
• Define procedures to validate the effectiveness of the design, deployment, and management of security controls that aim to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cloud networks and technology platforms
• Conduct research to stay up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and identify opportunities to integrate them into our products and services
• Conduct thorough reviews and assessments of the utilization of Cloud security tooling, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with security objectives.

Additional Requirements:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on various systems, applications, and networks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses
• Prepare detailed reports of findings, including risk assessments and remediation recommendations, tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and apply this knowledge to enhance testing methodologies
• Possessing relevant industry certifications, such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or CREST certification, would be advantageous

Key Skills & Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, International Security Architecture, or related field; or equivalent work experience in a converged security program
• 4-7 years of hands-on experience, preferably with at least one major cloud provider such as GCP, Azure, or AWS
• 2+ years of client-facing consulting work experience performing penetration testing
• Experience with Infrastructure as code (Vagrant, Docker, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, or similar)
• A deep understanding of industry standards and best practices in Cloud security, including familiarity with CSA CCM, CIS, NIST benchmarks, and more
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to explain complex topics in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Basics to intermediate development and scripting skills in at least one programming language
• Proven experience in cloud security, including hands-on implementation and management
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Passion for sharing knowledge and facilitating learning
• Professional certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialist, Azure Security Engineer)
• Technical knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker technologies and associated security requirements (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
• Should have at least one associate-level cloud certification, such as AWS Solutions Architect GCP Associate Cloud Engineer, as a testament to specialized knowledge and expertise

Experience Requirement:

• Candidates must have 4+ years of penetration testing experience
• GitHub Profile: Possession of a GitHub profile showcasing the development of tools to address cloud-related challenges is preferred

Certifications (Nice to Have):

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator