Role: 86451-1 AWS Senior Security Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: W2 Candidates only

Status: Able to be hired, no sponsors

The AWS Senior Security Architect will lead the design and development of the AWS security architectures for protecting PHI/PII/PCI data deployed into different types of cloud and cloud/hybrid systems. This position will directly contribute to the overall global enterprise cloud architecture and lead the security vision and strategy around cloud-based applications, across all types (including Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).

The AWS Senior Security Architect will serve as the central point of contact for IT Cloud Security Architecture for other Technology teams within the organization for all matters related to cloud security. The successful candidate possesses the excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to partner with other leaders across the business to identify opportunities and risks and develop and deliver solutions that support business strategies and protect Organization intellectual property globally.

The AWS Senior Security Architect Possess a firm understanding of the offerings Amazon Web Services (AWS). Based on business requirements, design and implement cloud-native architectures and designs that will allow those requirements to be met with a minimal degree of risk to Organization and with appropriate security controls present.

Responsibilities:

• Design secure architectures leveraging AWS native services.

• Implement AWS IAC solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.

• Conduct assessments of AWS environments by reviewing security architecture, service deployment, and operations.

• Draft cloud security deliverables based on assessment findings.

• Work with subject-matter experts from other groups (Information Assurance, Governance, Cloud Center of Excellence) to understand internal process and functional requirements (e.g., GRC, AppSec, DFIR, IAM, SSO).

• Accurately and consistently document findings and recommendations that are easily digested by clients including procedural documentation and technical briefings.

• Assist in developing new service offerings based growing cloud services.

• Develop security best practices, templates and blueprints for cloud services.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to meet or exceed project objective and user expectations.

• Possess strong client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.

• Experience in creating and deploying cloud resources while leveraging cloud security best practices.

• Maintain a solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, virtualization, containers, infrastructure security, data security, encryption, management plane, business continuity, identity entitlement and access management.

• Maintain a familiarity with cloud security platforms such as CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, PrismaCloud Code Security and others as new technologies emerge.

• Ability to communicate with customers and provide consultation on cloud security subject matter.

• Time management skills with ability to multitask.

• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

Mandatory:

7 years’ experience as AWS Architect.

1-2 years’ experience as an AWS Engineer/Developer before developing as an architect. Demonstrate hands-on experience in implementing AWS solutions during engineering/developer or other relevant tenure.

Demonstrated understanding of the functions listed in the “Responsibilities” sections above through work experience.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of AWS services including identity, security, data, application, infrastructure, networking, and DevOps lifecycles.

Certifications:

AWS (Must have):

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Pro (verified through 3rd party)

AWS Security Specialty (verified through 3rd party)

Security (Must have one of the following):

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Cloud Security Professional

Security+ (or a higher CompTIA+ certification).

OCSP

*Expired certifications within the last 3 years will be considered for screening in.

Preferred:

Experience with enterprise applications (architecture, development, support, and troubleshooting).

Experience performing threat modelling and design reviews to assess security implications and requirements for introduction of new technologies.

Experience representing technical viewpoints to diverse audiences and in making timely and prudent technical risk decisions.

Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management.

Experience with service-oriented architecture for cloud-based services (e.g: API Services).

Screening cut-off:

Must have 7 years of experience with security architecture, security engineering within an AWS Setting.

Vendor to verify and reference the part of the resume that qualifies the candidate.

Certifications: Must have at least one of the following qualifications (in order of desirability):

AWS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (verified through 3rd party)

AWS Security Specialty (verified through 3rd party)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (verified through 3rd party)

*Expired certifications within the last 3 years will be considered for screening in.

Security

One of the following:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Cloud Security Professional

Security+ (or a higher CompTIA+ certification).

OCSP

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Work Location: Remote

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