AWS Security Architect

TN United Kingdom; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced AWS Security Architect to enhance their cloud security team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust security architectures for AWS environments, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Your expertise in threat modeling, risk assessments, and security policies will be crucial in safeguarding infrastructure and applications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll integrate security throughout the development lifecycle while automating controls using IaC tools. If you are passionate about cloud security and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS services and security best practices.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design secure AWS architectures and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects.

Skills

AWS Services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS)

Threat Modeling

Risk Mitigation Strategies

AWS Security Best Practices

Scripting Languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Security Policies Definition

Incident Response Plans

Communication Skills

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

CISSP or CISM

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

GuardDuty

Inspector

WAF

Prisma Cloud

CloudHealth

Check Point

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We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Architect to join our cloud security team. As an AWS Security Architect, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the security architecture of their AWS environment, ensuring it is secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs. You will provide strategic guidance on security solutions, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements while designing secure cloud architectures for both infrastructure and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design secure, scalable AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with best practices and frameworks.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects, identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Define and enforce security policies for IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and threat detection.
• Ensure AWS environments comply with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and integrate necessary controls.
• Work with DevOps and development teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC and DevOps pipelines.
• Use IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK) to automate security controls and secure environment deployment.
• Design and implement security monitoring and response strategies using AWS-native tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail).
• Provide security training and guidance to teams on security architecture and policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure continuous security improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS).
• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures with a focus on security at every layer.
• Experience in conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS security best practices for IAM, encryption, and data protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and regulatory standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK for automating security and infrastructure provisioning.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (GuardDuty, Inspector, WAF) and third-party tools for threat detection.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
• Experience designing incident response plans and managing security events in cloud environments.
• Strong ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or CISSP, CISM.
• Experience securing hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with securing containers (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS).
• Experience with tools like Prisma Cloud, CloudHealth, or Check Point for continuous compliance and monitoring.
• Expertise in designing secure VPCs and managing AWS networking services (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53).

If you’re an experienced AWS Security Architect with a passion for cloud security and designing secure, scalable environments, we would love to hear from you!