Application Architect – AWS Cloud (Remote UK) | 6-Month Contract
Posted Today by Core Talent Finder
£320 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Application Architect focuses on supporting a major cloud security transformation for a leading organization in the UK. The position requires expertise in AWS to enhance cybersecurity operations, modernize cloud platforms, and implement proactive vulnerability management strategies. The successful candidate will work remotely and play a key role in improving cloud defense mechanisms within a regulated environment. This contract position offers a competitive day rate and the potential for extension based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and support AWS-based application architectures
- Contribute to cloud security modernization initiatives
- Assess and mitigate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with security, IAM, and engineering teams
- Support secure cloud platform enhancements
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions
- Ensure best practices in security, resilience, and compliance
Key Skills:
- 5–6 years of experience in application architecture or technical cloud roles
- Strong experience with AWS cloud environments
- Knowledge of vulnerabilities and vulnerability management practices
- Exposure to security-focused projects (cybersecurity, IAM, resilience initiatives)
- Ability to operate in a remote, delivery-focused environment
- Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of UK residency (due to compliance requirements)
Salary (Rate): £320 per day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Location: United Kingdom (100% Remote)
Employment Type: Contract – 6 Months
Start Date: Within 1 Month
Rate: £300–£320 per day (Competitive, DOE)
Apply today — we are actively shortlisting and interviews are moving quickly.
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organization undergoing a major cloud security transformation, is seeking an Application Architect with AWS expertise to support a high-impact Security & Resilience portfolio. This program focuses on:
- Strengthening cybersecurity operations
- Enhancing secure processing of customer data
- Modernizing cloud platforms
- Advancing Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities
- Implementing proactive vulnerability management strategies
Youll play a key role in improving cloud defense mechanisms and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and support AWS-based application architectures
- Contribute to cloud security modernization initiatives
- Assess and mitigate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with security, IAM, and engineering teams
- Support secure cloud platform enhancements
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions
- Ensure best practices in security, resilience, and compliance
Requirements
- 5–6 years of experience in application architecture or technical cloud roles
- Strong experience with AWS cloud environments
- Knowledge of vulnerabilities and vulnerability management practices
- Exposure to security-focused projects (cybersecurity, IAM, resilience initiatives)
- Ability to operate in a remote, delivery-focused environment
- Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of UK residency (due to compliance requirements)
Whats in It for You
- Fully remote contract – work from anywhere in the UK
- Competitive day rate
- Exposure to enterprise-level cloud security transformation
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives
- Immediate impact role within a strategic portfolio
- Strong potential for contract extension based on performance
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong AWS professional looking to expand into security-focused architecture within a structured and well-funded transformation program.
Next Steps
If you meet the UK residency requirement and have AWS architecture experience, we want to hear from you. Apply now - shortlisting is underway and CV slots are limited.