AWS Cloud Security Architect

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£7,000 security clearance allowance

10% annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Structured career development

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Architect to join their growing team in London. This role is pivotal in leading secure AWS cloud architecture designs for complex enterprise environments, focusing on national security and critical services.

The role entails collaborating with solution architects and cyber security specialists to embed security by design while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should have extensive AWS experience, strong cyber security knowledge, and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AWS cloud security architecture.
• Strong understanding of modern cyber security principles.
• Ability to conduct security assessments and threat modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of secure AWS architectures in enterprise environments.
• Embed security principles in cloud migration projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards.
• Develop reusable security patterns for AWS.

Skills

AWS cloud environments

Cloud security architecture

AWS security services

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Threat modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Cyber security principles

Containerised platforms

Education

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

CISSP or equivalent industry certifications

Job description

£85,000 - £94,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + £7,000 DV Clearance Allowance + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Company Overview

Our client is a leading cyber, digital and technology consultancy delivering some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical programmes across national security, defence and government sectors.

With a long-standing reputation for solving highly sensitive technical challenges, they work at the forefront of cloud transformation, cyber security and digital innovation, helping customers operate securely in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.

Due to continued growth within their National Security practice, they are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Architect to join their expanding team.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in large-scale cloud transformation programmes, helping customers design, secure and migrate critical services into AWS environments.

Working alongside solution architects, engineers and security specialists, you will be responsible for embedding security by design across cloud-native and hybrid solutions, ensuring compliance, resilience and security remain at the heart of every deployment.

The role offers the chance to work on nationally significant programmes while shaping the future cloud security landscape for some of the UK's most important organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure AWS cloud architectures across complex enterprise environments.
• Embed security-by-design principles throughout cloud migration and cloud-native transformation programmes.
• Work closely with solution architects, engineers and cyber security teams to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security architecture reviews.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with relevant legal, regulatory and industry security standards.
• Design and implement security controls across AWS environments.
• Provide expert guidance on secure cloud development practices and act as a security escalation point for engineering teams.
• Develop reusable security patterns, standards and documentation to support wider adoption of secure cloud technologies.
• Identify opportunities to continually improve the security posture of cloud platforms and services.

What They're Looking For

• Extensive experience designing and securing AWS cloud environments within large-scale enterprise organisations.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and modern cyber security principles.
• Expertise across AWS security services including IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Macie, WAF and related tooling.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting threat modelling, risk assessments and security assurance activities.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for emerging technologies, security trends and continuous improvement.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP or equivalent industry certifications.
• Experience securing containerised platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Previous mentoring or leadership experience within technical teams.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Package

• £7,000 security clearance allowance
• 10% annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package
• Structured career development and training
• Access to high-profile national security and defence programmes

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced AWS Cloud Security professional to join a market-leading organisation delivering some of the UK's most impactful cyber and cloud transformation programmes. You'll work alongside some of the industry's leading security specialists while helping to shape secure cloud solutions that support critical national missions.