AWS Security Architect

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AWS Security Architect

Marlow

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Architect to join our cloud security team. As an AWS Security Architect, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the security architecture of their AWS environment, ensuring it is secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs. You will provide strategic guidance on security solutions, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements while designing secure cloud architectures for both infrastructure and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design secure, scalable AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with best practices and frameworks.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects, identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Define and enforce security policies for IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and threat detection.
• Ensure AWS environments comply with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and integrate necessary controls.
• Work with DevOps and development teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC and DevOps pipelines.
• Use IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK) to automate security controls and secure environment deployment.
• Design and implement security monitoring and response strategies using AWS-native tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail).
• Provide security training and guidance to teams on security architecture and policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure continuous security improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS).
• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures with a focus on security at every layer.
• Experience in conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS security best practices for IAM, encryption, and data protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and regulatory standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK for automating security and infrastructure provisioning.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (GuardDuty, Inspector, WAF) and third-party tools for threat detection.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
• Experience designing incident response plans and managing security events in cloud environments.
• Strong ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or CISSP, CISM.
• Experience securing hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with securing containers (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS).
• Experience with tools like Prisma Cloud, CloudHealth, or Check Point for continuous compliance and monitoring.
• Expertise in designing secure VPCs and managing AWS networking services (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53).

If you’re an experienced AWS Security Architect with a passion for cloud security and designing secure, scalable environments, we would love to hear from you!