SC Cleared Technical Security Architect (AWS)
6 Months initial contract
Hybrid - 1-2 Days per month in London
700 per day (Inside IR35)
My client, a government body, is looking for a Technical Security Architect (AWS) to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract.
The selected candidate MUST HAVE Active Security Clearance.
In this role, you will be designing and implementing secure AWS-based solutions for our cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with DevOps and engineering teams to define and architect solutions that adhere to best security practices. This is a strategic role that requires a strong understanding of AWS architecture, security products, and security best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement AWS-based security architectures for multi-tier applications, microservices, and serverless environments, with a strong focus on security by design.
* Provide expert guidance on AWS security products and services, including IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudTrail, Macie, VPN, and more.
* Lead design reviews and provide documentation such as High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).
* Help refactor applications to Kubernetes on AWS, ensuring security principles are embedded in the design and deployment processes.
* Advise on security compliance requirements and best practices in AWS environments.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Extensive hands-on experience with AWS architecture, security products, and cloud services.
* Strong expertise in multi-tier architecture, microservices, and serverless solutions, including Kubernetes and containerization services on AWS.
* Deep knowledge of AWS security services such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudWatch, and others.
* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and associated tools.
* Ability to work closely with DevOps teams and engineering to define security architecture and drive solutions.
* Experience with Kubernetes and securing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment.
* Practitioner-level skills in cloud security with a focus on hands-on experience with AWS security tools.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with designing and reviewing AWS environments and producing detailed documentation (HLD, LLD).
* Expertise in security and compliance best practices in AWS, and familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks.
* Experience with non-AWS security technologies such as vulnerability management, SIEM, PAM, EDR, IDPS, Firewalls, Threat Intelligence, DLP, Pen Testing, etc.
* AWS certifications (Preferred):
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect
o AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
o AWS Certified Security - Specialty
o AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
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