Security Architect

Security Architect - AWS Cloud | Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
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 (eg, 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.