Head of Cloud Engineering

About the Role 

We are seeking a passionate technology focused Head of Cloud Engineering to lead and grow our Cloud Security practice. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for defining the vision, capability, and commercial success of our cloud offering while ensuring the highest standards of delivery for our clients. 

The Head of Cloud Engineering will drive the adoption cloud and AI security technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships with Microsoft and other leading security vendors, and build a market-leading team of cloud security specialists. 

This role combines technical leadership, business development, partner engagement, and client-facing consulting, ensuring the cloud practice remains at the forefront of innovation and industry best practice.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Define and execute the Cloud Security strategy, aligned with wider business objectives and growth plans. 

• Shape the future direction of the Cloud practice, identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and new service opportunities. 

• Lead the strategic adoption of AI and cloud security technologies to enhance both customer outcomes and internal capabilities. 

• Build and maintain a roadmap that ensures the organisation remains at the forefront of cloud security innovation. 

Practice Leadership 

• Work with managers across the Cloud practice to develop a high-performing team of Cloud Security Consultants and Technical Specialists. 

• Give guidance on establishing clear career pathways, mentoring programmes, and certification plans to support employee growth and retention across the Cloud practice. 

• Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

• Ensure consistent delivery quality across cloud security engagements. 

Client Delivery & Consulting 

• Act as a senior technical and strategic advisor to clients. 

• Engage with senior stakeholders and executive teams to understand business challenges and define cloud security strategies. 

• Provide leadership across complex cloud transformation, security modernisation, and AI adoption programmes.