AWS Security Architect

CA-Procom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an AWS Security Architect for a contract role. The position is fully remote and involves reviewing AWS cloud architecture for FedRAMP compliance. Candidates must have significant experience as a Security Architect, particularly in AWS security and FedRAMP documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration and expert guidance on security best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Architect focused on FedRAMP or other compliance frameworks.
• Deep expertise in AWS security architecture.
• Strong understanding of FedRAMP documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review AWS architecture against FedRAMP requirements.
• Finalize security architecture for compliance.
• Provide guidance on AWS security best practices.

Skills

AWS security best practices

FedRAMP compliance

IAM

CloudTrail

KMS

Education

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Tools

AWS EKS

Compliance automation platforms

Job description

AWS Security Architect : On behalf of our technology client, Procom is searching for an AWS Security Architect for a contract role. This position is fully remote, with the client based in Montreal. AWS Security Architect - Job Description : We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Architect to review, finalize, and document cloud security architecture to meet FedRAMP requirements. The project involves assessing current AWS cloud architecture and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP controls. AWS Security Architect - Responsibilities :

• Review and assess the current AWS cloud architecture against FedRAMP requirements.
• Finalize the security architecture to ensure full compliance with FedRAMP controls.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders to produce high-quality documentation.
• Identify and remediate gaps in security controls, configurations, and policies.
• Provide expert guidance on AWS security best practices, including IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring, and network segmentation.
• Support the preparation for third-party assessment and ATO submission. AWS Security Architect - Mandatory Skills :
• Proven experience as a Security Architect with a focus on FedRAMP or other government compliance frameworks.
• Deep expertise in AWS security architecture, including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and VPC design.
• Strong understanding of FedRAMP documentation and audit processes.
• Experience working with external consultants and auditors.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent certification.
• Experience with FedRAMP Moderate or High implementations. AWS Security Architect – Nice-to-Have Skills :
• Familiarity with tools like AWS EKS, ConMon, and compliance automation platforms. AWS Security Architect – Assignment Length : This is a contract position. AWS Security Architect - Start Date : ASAP. AWS Security Architect - Assignment Location : Remote, with the client based in Montreal.