AWS Security Architect SME

AWS Security Architect SME (SC Clearable)

Fulltime

Permanent

Salary: £100-125K basic plus bonus + benefits

Location: London hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)

Are you an experienced AWS Security Architect SME with strong knowledge of IT security architecture in AWS cloud domains including deep knowledge of AWS security services such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudWatch among others?

Are you looking for a new permanent role with a global organisation that offers excellent benefits and career progression along with hybrid working?

ARM is recruiting for a fulltime permanent experienced AWS Security Architect SME to work for our global technology client.

What to Expect:

As a Technical Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure AWS-based solutions for our cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with DevOps and engineering teams to define and architect solutions that adhere to best security practices. This is a strategic role that requires a strong understanding of AWS architecture, security products, and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement AWS-based security architectures for multi-tier applications, microservices, and serverless environments, with a strong focus on security by design.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define security architecture for cloud services, ensuring alignment with security policies and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on AWS security products and services, including IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudTrail, Macie, VPN, and more.
• Lead design reviews and provide documentation such as High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).
• Ensure the security of cloud-native applications through secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
• Help refactor applications to Kubernetes on AWS, ensuring security principles are embedded in the design and deployment processes.
• Advise on security compliance requirements and best practices in AWS environments.
• Act as a security expert to troubleshoot and resolve issues, focusing on vulnerabilities and risks within the AWS ecosystem.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS architecture, security products, and cloud services.
• Strong expertise in multi-tier architecture, microservices, and serverless solutions, including Kubernetes and containerization services on AWS.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security services such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudWatch, and others.
• Proven experience in software or infrastructure engineering for public cloud environments (specifically AWS).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and associated tools.
• Ability to work closely with DevOps teams and engineering to define security architecture and drive solutions.
• Experience with Kubernetes and securing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment.
• Practitioner-level skills in cloud security with a focus on hands-on experience with AWS security tools.
• Strong solution architecture background, particularly within cloud and security domains.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with designing and reviewing AWS environments and producing detailed documentation (HLD, LLD).
• Expertise in security and compliance best practices in AWS, and familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks.
• Experience with non-AWS security technologies such as vulnerability management, SIEM, PAM, EDR, IDPS, Firewalls, Threat Intelligence, DLP, Pen Testing, etc.

AWS certifications (At least one of these):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

Standard Benefits:

• Private medical insurance or health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days holiday
• Holiday trading
• Generous pension scheme

Additional Benefits:

• Discounted gym membership
• Dental insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel insurance