Cloud & Platform Security Specialist – International

Cloud & Platform Security Specialist – International

Brief summary: Security engineering for an isolated, off-premises cloud environment for classified high-assurance workloads, with a focus on MDR, risk & compliance, privileged/access management, threat/exposure and endpoint security.

Practical: Start date: 5-10-2026 | End date/period: 31-10-2027 | Hours p/w: 40,00 | Contract type: Deta | Rate: in consultation/ Per hour

What you will do

Project context

Our client delivers a secure, off-premises cloud capability for NATO, based on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The Lot 1 solution is physically and logically air-gapped, with no live connectivity to public cloud, and is designed for classified, high-assurance workloads. Oracle is the technology subcontractor and Cisco is the network hardware partner.

Role focus

The focus is on security engineering within MDR, risk & compliance, privileged & access management, threat/exposure and endpoint security.

Key responsibilities

• Engineer and support security controls for the isolated cloud platform.
• Contribute to MDR, risk and compliance, privileged/access management, threat/exposure management and endpoint security.
• Support Zero Trust, MFA/federated identity, encryption, key control, monitoring and auditing.
• Contribute to security assessment, remediation and accreditation readiness.

Environment & technologies

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Air-gapped / isolated cloud environment
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Zero Trust security model
• Classified / high-assurance workloads
• MDR
• Privileged & access management
• Endpoint security
• Continuous security monitoring and auditing

Clearance & delivery model

NATO Secret (NS) clearance is required and cleared, OCI-experienced profiles are the top priority. A hybrid delivery model is being contemplated, with the possibility of partially non-NS-cleared personnel for suitable roles. Priority remains with NS-cleared candidates.

Duration & timing

The engagement is a 12-month prototype. Heavy build activity is concentrated in approximately the first 6-7 months, followed by accreditation and test/run activities through month 12.

What you bring

Must-haves

• NATO Secret (NS) clearance is required.
• Security engineering focus on MDR, risk & compliance, privileged & access management, threat/exposure and endpoint security.
• Experience with (or support of) Zero Trust, MFA/federated identity, encryption, key control, monitoring and auditing.
• Contribute to security assessment, remediation and accreditation readiness.
• OCI-experienced profiles (top priority).
• Working in an air-gapped / isolated cloud environment for classified / high-assurance workloads.
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code.
• Continuous security monitoring and auditing.

Apply

1. Introductory call with Recruitment: You start with a conversation with our recruiter to discuss your experience, ambitions, and the match with the role.
2. Submission to the client: After a positive introduction, we present your profile to the client.
3. Client interview: If the client invites you, the interview takes place. Our account manager either attends for the introduction or contacts you in advance. Depending on the client, there will be one or two interviews, online or on-site.
4. Finalization and start: If there is a successful match, we arrange the contractual details so you can start your new role with peace of mind.