Security Architect - AWS - Remote - Amazing role - £120,000 Bens - SC cleared ideally. Once in a life time opportunity to join a scaling up tech company who are disrupting the digital security sector. My customer are an incredibly innovative scaling up tech company who are looking to recruit a Security Architect ideally from a defence or aerospace background with experience of AWS, DevSecOps, who is looking for a new challenge. You will also ideally be SC cleared. Excellent salary - Up to 100k pension health share scheme flexible working 25 days holidays. Complete remote role with quarterly meet-ups and customer site visits. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Security Architect who combines strategic oversight with strong hands-on capabilities. This role is pivotal in shaping the overarching technical security posture of our organisation while actively integrating security into our development and operational workflows. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-level security strategy and practical implementation, ensuring that our systems are secure by design and that security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. This individual will ensure that both our strategic security objectives and operational practices align with compliance requirements and industry best standards. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Security Architecture Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework. Define security requirements and baseline standards for systems and applications. Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance our security posture. Ensure alignment of security strategies with business objectives and compliance mandates. Hands-on DevSecOps Implementation: Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, automating security testing and compliance checks. Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure coding practices and configurations. Implement and manage security tools within the DevOps toolchain (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA tools). Infrastructure Security Oversight: Design and oversee the implementation of secure infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud. Ensure that network architectures are secure, scalable, and resilient. Policy Development and Compliance: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines. Collaborate with the Compliance Manager/CISO to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Incident Response and Management: Establish and maintain incident response plans and procedures. Lead technical response efforts during security incidents or breaches. Conduct post-incident analyses to prevent future occurrences. Leadership and Collaboration: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and DevOps teams. Promote a security-aware culture across the organization. Engage with stakeholders to communicate security strategies and risks effectively. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance security architecture and processes. Lead initiatives to improve security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Qualifications and Experience: Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 -10 years of experience in information security, with significant time spent in security architecture roles. Proven hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. Extensive experience in designing and securing complex IT infrastructures. Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS). Technical Skills: Deep understanding of security principles, protocols, and standards. Proficiency with DevOps and DevSecOps tools (e.g. GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform). Experience with security tools like SIEM/SOAR (preferably Rapid7), IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and code analysis tools (SonarCloud, Snyk, Chekov) Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, identity and access management, and application security. Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, or equivalent for security architecture expertise. Certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSP) or DevSecOps methodologies. Please click APPLY NOW and I will send you a detailed job description. Even if you don't have all the skills/experience required please still click APPLY NOW.