AWS Vulnerability Security Specialist (Outside IR35)

Robert Walters UK; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate AWS Vulnerability Security Specialist to lead cloud security efforts. This role focuses on interpreting vulnerability disclosures, collaborating with AWS experts, and developing scalable security solutions. As a key player in a cutting-edge security platform, you'll utilize modern AI to enhance security measures while working fully remotely. If you have a strong background in vulnerability management and a drive to protect cloud services, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS Vulnerability Management and cloud security.
• Strong analytical skills to assess vulnerabilities and risks.

Responsibilities

• Establish risk-based approaches to vulnerabilities and streamline remediation.
• Collaborate with AWS teams to mitigate risks and improve security.

Skills

AWS Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity skills

Analytical skills

Technical expertise

Tools

Cloud security tools

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

AWS Vulnerability Security Specialist (Outside IR35)

My client is a start up who are a new type of security platform - one built from scratch to use modern AI to make decisions, instead of pre-defined logic. This role is outside of IR35 and is fully remote (you must be a UK citizen though).

About the AWS Vulnerability Security Specialist role:

My client is seeking a passionate and innovative Security specialist with AWS Vulnerability Management experience. They are looking for someone to lead the way in securing their cloud services. They continuously raise the bar for security by blending analytics, cybersecurity skills, and technical expertise to protect their customers and the cloud.

As a Security Specialist, you will interpret and triage vulnerability disclosures, collaborate with AWS experts on technical solutions, and initiate remediation activities across AWS’s vast scale. Your role will involve reviewing and assessing vulnerabilities, diving deep into potential risks, and leveraging your vulnerability management expertise.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Establishing a risk-based approach to vulnerabilities
2. Standardizing workflows to streamline remediation efforts
3. Providing guidance on compensating controls
4. Collaborating with service teams to address security concerns and remove blockers
5. Researching the potential impact of software vulnerabilities on AWS and our customers
6. Collaborating with AWS service teams and partners to remediate or mitigate risks
7. Authoring risk assessment statements, remediation guidance, audit responses, and status reports
8. Partnering with product teams across AWS to develop scalable solutions to security problems
9. Developing tooling to automate and refine vulnerability management processes
10. Identifying and owning projects that continuously improve proactive security across AWS
11. Periodic on-call responsibilities

If the above is of interest please apply to this role or send me your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively, you can reach me on 0207 509 8040 but please note on Monday 14th April I will be in and out of meetings so may not be able to take your call. Best is to email if you can't get through.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Focus: Information Security

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: London

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Industry: Banking

Salary: £650 - £700 per day

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Consultant: Darius Goodarzi