Senior AWS Cloud Security & Architecture Leader

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned AWS Security professional to design, implement, and operate cloud security solutions for diverse client environments. You will lead security strategy, architecture, and governance across AWS workloads, development of secure landing zones, and integration of monitoring and incident response capabilities.

The role requires deep expertise in IAM, network security, and compliance, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in AWS security design or operations.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance requirements (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Ability to translate security risks into executive-level recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of AWS security strategy, architecture, implementation, and operations engagements for clients.
• Assess AWS environments and develop security roadmaps aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design secure AWS landing zones and multi-account environments using AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Security Hub.
• Define and implement identity and access management controls with IAM, identity center, and least-privilege principles.
• Establish cloud security monitoring, logging, threat detection, and incident response capabilities using AWS services.

Skills

AWS Security

IAM/least privilege

Network security

Threat monitoring

Security architecture

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS Organizations

AWS Control Tower

AWS Security Hub

AWS IAM

VPC & Network Firewall

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned AWS Security professional to design, implement, and operate cloud security solutions for diverse client environments. You will lead security strategy, architecture, and governance across AWS workloads, development of secure landing zones, and integration of monitoring and incident response capabilities.

The role requires deep expertise in IAM, network security, and compliance, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to executives and stakeholders.