Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant - AWS, Azure

City of London
2 months ago
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Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant - Cloud, Security, AWS, Azure
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: London / Hybrid (willingness to travel on‑site required)

Company Overview
A forward-thinking and entrepreneurial cloud security company, partnering with major organisations and continuing to grow rapidly, is offering a brand-new opportunity for an ambitious Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant looking to take the next step in their career.

The Ideal Candidate
We don't expect candidates to meet every requirement - if you have a solid foundation in cloud security and pre-sales and the drive to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience
2-4 years' experience in cloud security, pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or security operations.
Exposure to at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP), with a willingness to broaden your expertise.
Understanding of hybrid and on-premise security concepts.
Awareness of key frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.

Cloud Security Technologies & Platforms
Experience with some of the following is helpful (not all required):
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, GCP Security Command Centre.
Microsoft Sentinel, AWS CloudTrail, Config, KMS, GCP Cloud Logging.
CSPM: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca, Lacework, CloudGuard.
CIEM: SailPoint, Saviynt, Veza.

Identity & Access Management
Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, MFA, SSO, Zero Trust principles.

Network & Infrastructure Security
Cloud-native firewalls, WAFs, VPN, ZTNA, API security fundamentals.

Container & DevSecOps Security
Basic exposure to Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE), container scanning, SAST/DAST, IaC security.

SIEM & Endpoint Security
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Security, CrowdStrike, Defender XDR.

Certifications (Nice to Have, Not Essential)
Security+, CySA+, CEH, CCSP, CISM, CISSP (or working towards them).
AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications.
ISO 27001 certifications.
GIAC (GCLD, GSEC, GDSA), CKS.

What You'll Be Doing
Supporting client engagements by shaping cloud security solution designs.
Delivering demos, presentations, and workshops with support from senior team members.
Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Assisting with post-sales technical delivery where required.
Contributing to company growth by sharing ideas and collaborating across teams.

About Adecco
Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are on the client's supplier list for this position.

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Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Pre-Sales Consultant, Azure Security, AWS Security, GCP Security, CSPM, CIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, SIEM, XDR, Kubernetes Security, DevSecOps, ISO27001, SOC 2, Security Consultant

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