Senior Cloud Security Architect (AWS Focus)

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and governance of security architectures across enterprise systems. You will review requirements, create architectural artifacts, and guide technology discovery to adopt secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet business needs while balancing risk and security.

Qualifications

• Security background with senior-level experience in security architecture.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty preferred.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional preferred.
• ISC2 CISSP preferred.
• Broad knowledge of security concepts, standards, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Secure enterprise information, systems, and application development by reviewing security requirements and designing security architectures aligned to business needs.
• Create and maintain security architecture artifacts, patterns, standards, and systems of record.
• Provide standards and governance oversight across the enterprise, including interpretation of architectural standards and frameworks.
• Lead and participate in technology discovery efforts, especially for emerging or new technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions align with intended designs and security requirements.
• Provide consultations and guidance on common security architecture issues and design tradeoffs.
• Monitor industry security trends, standards, and technologies to continuously improve security management practices.
• Participate in and lead complex discussions, providing clear recommendations that balance risk, security, and business outcomes.
• Support day‑to‑day operational services within the Security Architecture function.

Skills

AWS Security

AWS Solutions Architect

CISSP

Security architecture

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Architecture diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and governance of security architectures across enterprise systems. You will review requirements, create architectural artifacts, and guide technology discovery to adopt secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet business needs while balancing risk and security.