Senior AWS Security Architect - Threat Modeling

System One; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemone in the United States seeks a Senior AWS Security Architect to strengthen security across cloud applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. You will assess complex systems through threat modeling, translate risks into practical security controls, and help teams apply enterprise standards throughout development and deployment.

Your future duties include setting security requirements for AWS services, IaC, containers, APIs, data, and AI platforms, and developing reusable security

Qualifications

• Deep experience securing AWS environments (IAM, networking, storage, databases, serverless, containers, CI/CD).
• Strong background in information security architecture, cloud security, and IaC security.
• Hands-on threat modeling using STRIDE, attack trees, data flow analysis, trust boundary analysis.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevSecOps security controls, including policy as code tools like Terraform Sentinel.
• Experience with data security, encryption, key management, access controls, API security, and IAM.
• Familiarity with NIST, OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP, ISO, and SOX.
• Ability to translate security findings into clear, actionable controls and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Set security requirements for AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, containers, APIs, data, and AI platforms.
• Develop reusable security patterns and automate policy controls.

Skills

AWS Security

Threat Modeling

CI/CD Security

Identity & Access Management

Policy as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform Sentinel

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Senior AWS Security Architect - Threat Modeling

Duration: Full Time / Permanent Role

Location: Birmingham, AL, Columbia, SC, Knoxville, TN or Lafayette, LA

Work Mode: 5 Days Onsite

Position Description

Systemone is seeking a Senior AWS Security Architect to strengthen security across cloud applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. You will assess complex systems through threat modeling, translate risks into practical security controls, and help teams apply enterprise standards throughout development and deployment.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The role includes setting security requirements for AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, containers, APIs, data, and AI platforms. You will also develop reusable security patterns and automate policy controls using tools such as Terraform Sentinel.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Deep experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, networking, storage, databases, serverless, containers, messaging, and CI/CD services
• Strong background in information security architecture, application security, cloud security, and Infrastructure as Code security
• Hands on threat modeling experience using STRIDE, attack trees, data flow analysis, and trust boundary analysis
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevSecOps security controls, including policy as code tools such as Terraform Sentinel
• Experience with data security, encryption, key management, access controls, API security, and identity and access management
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP, ISO, and SOX
• Ability to turn security findings into clear, practical controls and guidance for technical teams

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant experience and certifications may be considered in place of a degree.

Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh