Hands-On AWS Security Architect: Threat Modelling & DevSecOps

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an AWS Security Architect who possesses deep knowledge of AWS internals and strong coding skills. Your role includes conducting threat modeling, building IaC-driven security checks, and performing cloud-native testing. This hands-on position requires experience in security automation within CI/CD pipelines and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams. A relevant Technical/IT degree (2:1 or above) is essential, and experience with tools like Terraform and AWS CDK is preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep AWS internals knowledge is crucial for the role.
• A 2:1 or above in a Technical/IT degree is required.
• Proven experience in threat-modelling using STRIDE or attack trees is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modeling and architecture reviews of AWS services.
• Build IaC-driven security checks and CI/CD gates.
• Perform cloud-native testing and guide fixes directly via PRs.
• Enable DevSecOps by working with platform teams on security practices.
• Contribute to team documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Deep AWS internals knowledge

Strong coding skills (Python, Go, Rust)

IaC expertise (Terraform, CrossPlane, Pulumi)

CI/CD security automation experience

Education

Technical/IT degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

A leading consultancy is seeking an AWS Security Architect who possesses deep knowledge of AWS internals and strong coding skills. Your role includes conducting threat modeling, building IaC-driven security checks, and performing cloud-native testing. This hands-on position requires experience in security automation within CI/CD pipelines and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams. A relevant Technical/IT degree (2:1 or above) is essential, and experience with tools like Terraform and AWS CDK is preferred.