Security Product Manager - AWS (SC Cleared, UK Government Project) £750 Per Day (Inside IR35)

Job Description

Security Product Manager – AWS (SC Cleared, UK Government Project)

*This role requires candidates to hold active SC Clearance*

Initial 12 month contract - inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Security Product Manager to support a high-profile UK Government technology programme. This role is technical and security-focused, requiring a strong understanding of AWS cloud security, security tooling, and architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and managing security-related products, ensuring robust threat detection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring within an AWS cloud environment.

This position requires current and active SC Clearance and will be an initial 12-month contract inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and define the security product strategy within an AWS-based cloud platform.
• Collaborate with engineering, security architects, and delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective security tooling.
• Evaluate and recommend AWS- and third-party security solutions to enhance platform security.
• Work closely with security teams to define requirements for security monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Prioritise security tooling integration with a focus on automation and AWS- services for improved efficiency.
• Define and manage the technical roadmap, ensuring security is a key consideration throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee the licensing, cost management, and commercial aspects of security tooling and services.
• Ensure compliance with government security standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, defining technical user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Maintain documentation and reporting on security tool effectiveness and performance.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Must hold active SC Clearance.
• Strong background in AWS cloud security, architecture, and security tooling.
• Experience with AWS- security services, such as:
• AWS Security Hub
• AWS Inspector
• AWS Trusted Advisor
• AWS Private Certificate Authority (PCA)

Knowledge of third-party security tools, including:

• Splunk
• Nessus/Tenable
• Vault
• Canonical Landscape

• Ability to assess and recommend new security tooling from a commercial, licensing, and technical perspective.
• Understanding of ingress/egress security controls and their cost implications in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Solution Architecture principles and security best practices.
• Ability to work with engineering teams and security architects to implement robust security controls.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in government digital services environments.

Desirable Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Other relevant cloud security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

Additional Information:

• Location: UK (Remote with occasional on-site meetings)
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract (Inside IR35)
• Security Clearance: Must hold current and active SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major AWS-driven UK Government security programme, working with cutting-edge cloud security technologies. If you have the technical expertise, security mindset, and AWS product management experience then please reach out.