AWS Security Lead

AWS Security Lead

Posted 1 day ago by TAGMATIX360

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The AWS Security Lead role is a contract position based in London, UK, requiring over 7 years of experience in information security with a specialization in AWS cloud security. The candidate will lead threat modeling exercises and design secure systems within AWS, utilizing deep knowledge of AWS security services and cloud-native security tools. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with security frameworks and methodologies, as well as a strong understanding of encryption and data protection strategies. Certifications in relevant security fields are preferred for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead threat modeling exercises and design secure systems within AWS.
  • Utilize deep knowledge of AWS security services such as IAM, VPC, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Inspector.
  • Implement cloud-native security tools, frameworks, and standards.
  • Apply secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Monitor and manage vulnerabilities and threats in the cloud environment.
  • Develop and enforce IAM and access control policies in AWS.

Key Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in information security with a focus on AWS cloud security.
  • Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools for monitoring and threat detection.
  • Understanding of encryption, tokenization, and data protection strategies.
  • Expertise in IAM and access controls, including RBAC, policies, and permissions in AWS.
  • Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CISM.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: AWS Security Lead

Location: (Hybrid) London, UK

Job Type: Contract

Job description

7+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on AWS cloud security, threat modeling, and risk management. Proven experience leading threat modeling exercises and designing secure systems within AWS. Deep knowledge of AWS security services (e.g., AWS IAM, VPC, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector). Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools, frameworks, and standards (e.g., CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, NIST, OWASP). Experience with secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps methodologies.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE). Familiarity with cloud-native security tools for monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Understanding of encryption, tokenization, and data protection strategies in the cloud. Expertise in IAM and access controls, including role-based access control (RBAC), policies, and permissions in AWS.

Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Security – Specialty. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).