Senior AWS Security Architect - IAM & Terraform Lead

Russell Tobin; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a skilled Assessment Roadmap Development Lead specializing in AWS security and cloud architecture. The role involves assessing existing AWS accounts, IAM roles, devising security policies, and managing cloud infrastructure security. Candidates should possess over 10 years of IT experience, at least 5 years in cloud roles, and relevant certifications. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaboration across teams. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AWS security controls, IAM, SCPs, and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services.
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure architectures and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, conducting stakeholder workshops, and presenting architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and assessment of current AWS accounts, IAM roles, SCPs, and Terraform modules.
• Design and validate Service Control Policies (SCPs) to enforce least privilege.
• Audit and refactor IAM roles to eliminate over-permissioning.

Skills

Cloud Security & Compliance

Solution Design

Technical Leadership

DevOps & Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A leading staffing firm is seeking a skilled Assessment Roadmap Development Lead specializing in AWS security and cloud architecture. The role involves assessing existing AWS accounts, IAM roles, devising security policies, and managing cloud infrastructure security. Candidates should possess over 10 years of IT experience, at least 5 years in cloud roles, and relevant certifications. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaboration across teams. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.