Security Architect

Security Architect – AWS Cloud | Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite in [City])
Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension)
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Day Rate: £[Competitive] per day

We’re looking for a talented Security Architect with a strong background in AWS cloud security to join a high-impact project within a leading [industry/sector] organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 5+ years of experience in security architecture to shape and secure cloud environments at scale.

Key Responsibilities
Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on AWS aligned with business and compliance needs.
Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews across cloud-native platforms.
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to embed security best practices.
Define and maintain security policies, standards, and reference architectures.
Support incident response and cloud forensics as needed.
Ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Essential Skills
5+ years in security architecture roles, with a strong AWS focus.
Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, etc.).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security.
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills