Principal Security Architect — AI & Cloud Security

Aws Emea Sarl (Uk Branch); England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Principal Security Solutions Architect to advise leading customers on secure, accelerated AI adoption. You will own CISO relationships, architect scalable security solutions, and influence roadmaps across multiple industries.

You will operate independently, tackle ambiguous security challenges, and deliver outcomes that raise security standards while enabling faster innovation for global enterprises.

Qualifications

• The candidate has experience in cloud architecture and engaging with C-level executives.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record in developing and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted security advisor to customers, owning relationships with CISOs and senior leaders.
• Operate in ambiguous situations, providing clarity and guiding playbooks where none exist.
• Decompose complex security, risk, and compliance problems into actionable architectures.
• Shape security adoption at scale and influence how sectors adopt emerging technology.
• Advise on securing AI workloads and safely deploying generative and agentic capabilities.
• Keep customers ahead of threats and strengthen their defenses against new risks.
• Take independent ownership and deliver strategic outcomes with minimal guidance.
• Create reusable guidance, reference architectures, and best practices for broad impact.
• Channel customer needs into the AWS services roadmap and advocate for them.

Skills

Cloud architecture

CXO engagement

Executive communication

Technology roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Principal Security Solutions Architect to advise leading customers on secure, accelerated AI adoption. You will own CISO relationships, architect scalable security solutions, and influence roadmaps across multiple industries.

You will operate independently, tackle ambiguous security challenges, and deliver outcomes that raise security standards while enabling faster innovation for global enterprises.