AWS Cloud Security Architect - Secure Cloud Adoption

Regional Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the UK is seeking an AWS Cloud Security Architect. This role involves developing secure architectures for AWS services, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and collaborating with cyber security specialists. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS cloud security architecture as well as a deep understanding of Cyber Security principles and frameworks. You'll be instrumental in our customer’s cloud adoption journey, contributing significantly to our mission in national security.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS cloud security architecture and design in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of general Cyber Security principles.
• Hands-on experience with industry standard security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing secure architectures that support AWS services.
• Ensure cloud-based solutions meet legal and regulatory compliance.
• Perform threat modelling and risk assessments on AWS solutions.

Skills

AWS Cloud Security expertise

Cyber Security principles

Infrastructure-as-Code proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity for continuous learning

Education

Industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Cloud Security Specialty, CISSP)

Tools

AWS security tools (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, WAF)

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

A leading security solutions provider in the UK is seeking an AWS Cloud Security Architect. This role involves developing secure architectures for AWS services, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and collaborating with cyber security specialists. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS cloud security architecture as well as a deep understanding of Cyber Security principles and frameworks. You'll be instrumental in our customer’s cloud adoption journey, contributing significantly to our mission in national security.