AWS Cloud Security Architect

freelance.ca; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national IT consulting company is seeking a part-time AWS Cloud Security Architect with extensive experience in securing cloud environments. The successful candidate will design and guide the implementation of AWS cloud security architectures, ensuring compliance and robust protection against threats. The role requires a bachelor's degree and significant experience in cloud security, preferably with AWS certifications. Fluency in French is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years focused on cloud security (AWS).
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate security architectures for AWS-based systems.
• Provide guidance on securing cloud infrastructure, workloads, and applications.
• Lead cloud security assessments and implement remediation strategies.

Skills

AWS native security services

Cloud security assessments

DevSecOps

Automation

Fluent French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security

Job description

The company, a national IT consulting company, is seeking a part-time AWS Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in securing large-scale cloud environments. The successful candidate will design, validate, and guide implementation of AWS cloud security architectures, ensuring best practices, compliance, and robust protection against evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate security architectures for AWS-based systems.
• Provide guidance on securing cloud infrastructure, workloads, and applications.
• Integrate identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Lead cloud security assessments and implement remediation strategies.
• Provide executive-level recommendations on cloud risk and security posture.
• Mentor internal teams on AWS security architecture and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years focused on cloud security (AWS).
• Strong expertise with AWS native security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in cloud security assessments, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to advise executives while engaging hands-on with technical teams.
• Must be fluent in French (both written and spoken) and have demonstrated experience working in French-speaking professional environments.

If you have the necessary expertise and able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those shortlisted will be contacted.