Cloud Information Specialist Threat Modeler

Role: Cloud Information Specialist Threat Modeler Location: London

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: 6 months

Daily Rate: Inside IR35

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The Role As a Threat Modeling and Cybersecurity Specialist, you will play a critical role in identifying potential threats, developing mitigation strategies, and delivering secure, efficient Python-based applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, presenting your findings and improvements to senior leadership and technical teams, while operating with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities · Conduct threat modeling using documented processes such as STRIDE, PASTA, and Attack Trees.

· Develop and maintain automation tools to enhance threat identification and mitigation.

· Maintain high standards in identifying threats and specifying mitigating controls.

· Manage the lifecycle of identified threats and controls, ensuring timely delivery within set timeframes.

· Provide feedback and continuous improvements to the existing threat modeling process.

· Develop, test, and deploy secure Python-based applications adhering to established SDLC processes and quality standards.

· Collaborate with diverse teams, presenting work clearly and effectively.

Experience & Skills Required · Minimum of 6 years IT experience with at least 4 years in Cybersecurity or Information Security roles.

· Proven expertise in threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, PASTA, Attack Trees, ATT&CK).

· Strong knowledge of vulnerability identification using CWE or OWASP standards.

· Hands-on experience with security practices including authentication, authorization, logging/monitoring, encryption, infrastructure security, and network segmentation.

· Proficiency in Python programming, including asynchronous programming and FastAPI framework.

· Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Pytest.

· Familiarity with development concepts like CICD, pipelines, SDLC, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

· Experience working in DevOps or agile team environments.

· Proficient with Jira or other ticketing systems.

· Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Skills And Tools · Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, serverless architectures, and Helm.

· Knowledge of Snowflake, MongoDB, Terraform Cloud, GitHub, and Databricks.

· Ability to design and review technical architectures.

· Experience supporting or performing penetration testing.

Required Qualifications / Certifications · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

· Associate level cloud certification from AWS, GCP, or Azure (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate).

· Associate or professional cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISA, GSEC, SSCP, CompTIA CySA+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate).