Senior Cloud Governance Technician

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security
Salary range: £48,000 to £60,000 - Per Annum 
Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hub when required. 
Contract type: Permanent – Full Time

Our Team

The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen.

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Cloud Governance Technician to drive the development and implementation of governance frameworks across our cloud environments. This role is critical to ensuring compliance, optimizing cloud usage, and enabling secure, scalable cloud operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Implement controls for cost management, resource optimization, and data protection across multi-cloud platforms.
• Monitor cloud usage and compliance through automated tools and reporting dashboards.
• Lead cloud risk assessments and remediation efforts.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on cloud governance principles.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.

We need you to have

• Proven experience in cloud governance, cloud architecture, or cloud security.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated governance tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with automation and policy-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Policy, AWS Config).
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Governance, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience in FinOps or cloud cost optimization.
• Background in IT audit or risk management.

Red Hot Rewards 

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time)​ plus the option to buy more. 
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year​.  
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.  
• Market-leading pension.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. 
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.  

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. 

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.  

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.  Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.    

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion.  If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team careers@virginmoney.com

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Now the legal bit
Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. 

If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.