SC Cleared AWS Technical Security Architect

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 are looking for 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):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.