AWS Security Architect / Lead

Job Title: AWS Security Architect / Lead

Location- Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced AWS Security Architect / Lead to design, implement, and oversee secure cloud architectures on AWS. This role is responsible for establishing security best practices, ensuring compliance, and protecting cloud-based systems, applications, and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS cloud architectures and solutions
• Define and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and best practices
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis
• Implement identity and access management (IAM) strategies
• Secure cloud infrastructure, networks, and applications
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security (DevSecOps)
• Implement security tools and services (SIEM, WAF, GuardDuty, etc.)
• Lead security audits, reviews, and penetration testing initiatives
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 8–12+ years of IT experience with 4–6 years in cloud security
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, Shield, WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub)
• Deep understanding of cloud security architecture and best practices
• Experience with network security, encryption, and key management
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP)
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security
• Experience in DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture

Key Competencies

• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Risk management and decision-making
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management