Summary: The AWS Tech Lead / Security Architect role is focused on providing hands-on technical leadership in AWS security within a FTSE100 financial services environment. The position emphasizes the design and implementation of security solutions while mentoring engineering teams and collaborating with the Enterprise Architect. The role is primarily remote with occasional on-site visits and offers a contract with potential for extensions. Candidates must possess deep expertise in AWS security tools and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in AWS security, driving DevSecOps capabilities across multiple AWS-heavy environments.
• Design and implement security solutions leveraging AWS security tools such as GuardDuty, ControlTower, CloudTrail, Security Hub, and more.
• Provide expertise in Threat Modelling, Security Assurance, and Auto-Remediation techniques.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect to design and enhance secure cloud environments.
• Contribute to the development of Threat Modelling and Assurance frameworks.
• Guide teams in designing secure infrastructure solutions with a focus on networking, IAM, and data protection.
• Serve as the go-to technical lead for engineers, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Lead stand-ups, manage Jira boards, and ensure smooth collaboration between engineering and architecture teams.
• Act as a bridge between the developers and senior stakeholders, effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions.
• Apply deep expertise in Infrastructure, Networking, and IAM Security with a strong emphasis on AWS.
• Lead and manage multiple security projects and ensure best practices are followed.
• Oversee security assurance efforts to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.
• Communicate effectively between development teams and architects to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership in high-pressure situations, driving decision-making and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as an AWS Security Architect or Tech Lead in organisations with large-scale AWS environments.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS security tools such as GuardDuty, ControlTower, CloudTrail, Security Hub, etc.
• Strong background in Infrastructure, Network, and IAM Security with a focus on cloud environments.
• Experience with Threat Modelling and Security Assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide teams, manage Jira boards, and run stand-ups.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson between engineering and architecture teams.
• Experience with Kubernetes Security (nice-to-have).
• Knowledge of additional security frameworks and compliance standards (nice-to-have).
• AWS Security Certification (nice-to-have).
• Experience within auto-remediation (nice-to-have).

Salary (Rate): £650

City: City Of Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT