Saleem Yousaf
Cloud & Cyber Security
Solution Architect specialising in AWS, Azure, Cyber Security, and Cloud Architecture
Secure & Scalable Cloud Architecture
Designing secure, scalable cloud architectures for enterprise environments, with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, API security, and threat modelling.
Secure Cloud Architecture & Cyber Security Expertise
Saleem Yousaf is a Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering secure, scalable solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
His experience includes working within a fully AWS-based platform at HM Land Registry, focusing on API security and STRIDE threat modelling, as well as supporting enterprise cloud migration programmes at AIG, Jaguar Land Rover & SMART DCC.
Combining cloud architecture expertise with a strong cyber security background, Saleem delivers practical, secure solutions across cloud migration, identity integration, and enterprise systems.
Core Expertise
Proven results in secure cloud design, migration, and cyber security architecture.
AWS & Azure Architecture
Experience designing, securing, and optimising cloud environments across AWS and Azure, including enterprise-scale systems and integrations.
Security-Led Design
Applying secure-by-design principles, including threat modelling (STRIDE), API security, and identity-based access control
Cloud Migration
Supporting secure migration from on-premise infrastructure to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal risk and strong governance.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with organisational goals.
Key Experience
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and manufacturing environments with complex security and governance requirements.
01
HM Land Registry (AWS)
Delivered security architecture across APIs and middleware within a fully AWS-based platform, strengthening API security and introducing structured threat modelling.
02
Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
Cloud Security & Architecture
Worked as a Lead Cloud Security Architect within MOJ Digital & Technology, supporting secure design and assurance across cloud-based systems and services.
Led threat modelling and breach attack simulation, implemented continuous security validation, and strengthened API security across platforms, contributing to improved security posture and reduced exposure to threats.
03
Smart DCC
Enterprise Security Architecture (CNI)
Enterprise Security Architect at Smart DCC, supporting the security of Critical National Infrastructure systems. Defined PKI cloud architecture on AWS, established cloud security principles, and contributed to improved threat detection and reduced incident response times across enterprise platforms.
04
Jaguar Land Rover Senior Solutions Architect
Senior Solutions Architect at Jaguar Land Rover, reducing Shadow IT by 60% and improving governance across enterprise systems. Strengthened control over third-party access to manufacturing environments, reducing risk and improving security posture.
20+
Years of Architecture Experience
10+
Cloud Migration Projects
100%
Security-Driven Architectures