AWS Security Architect

Summary: The AWS Security Architect role requires a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, including a minimum of 3 years focused on cloud security architecture. The position emphasizes strong expertise in AWS security services and a deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, and network security. The candidate will be responsible for implementing security measures and compliance frameworks within cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud security architecture on AWS.
• Utilize AWS security services to enhance security posture.
• Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles in security implementations.
• Manage IAM, network security, and encryption strategies.
• Oversee the use of SIEM/SOAR and CSPM, CIEM, CWPP tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Integrate security practices within DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC2, and PCI.
• Utilize AWS security tools like Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector.
• Enhance security for Kubernetes/EKS and container environments.

Key Skills:

• 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in cloud security architecture.
• Strong expertise in AWS security services.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, network security, and encryption.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR, CSPM, CIEM, and CWPP tools.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform (IaC).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD security practices.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI.
• Experience with AWS security tools: Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes/EKS security and container security.
• Runtime protection knowledge.

Salary (Rate): £60+ yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT