Cloud Security Architect - AWS

Cloud Security Architect - AWS

Posted 4 days ago by ECS Resource Group Limited

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£850 Per day
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Remote
City of London, UK
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) AWS Key Management Service (KMS) Cloud Computing Cloud Security Architecture Cloud Technology Data Encryption DevOps Encryption External Auditing Network Segmentation Security Patterns Virtual Private Cloud

Summary: The AWS Cloud Security Architect role is a fully remote contract position focused on designing and implementing cloud-native security solutions within complex enterprise environments. The position requires a seasoned professional to lead security initiatives in a regulated organization, with a strong emphasis on compliance and best practices. This role offers an initial 3-month term with high potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect end-to-end security frameworks for AWS platforms aligned with best practice and compliance standards
  • Provide strategic technical leadership on cloud security architecture and risk mitigation
  • Define and enforce security patterns around IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and monitoring
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, SecOps, DevOps, and governance teams
  • Support regulatory readiness and audit engagement

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience designing AWS security architectures in large-scale enterprise settings
  • Deep expertise in services like IAM, KMS, Config, CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and VPC security
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS)
  • Financial Services experience is highly desirable

Salary (Rate): £850 per day

City: City of London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

AWS Cloud Security Architect Contract

Fully Remote (UK-based) 3-month initial term High extension potential

We're seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-native security solutions across complex enterprise environments. This is a high-impact, high-visibility contract role supporting a critical security initiative within a regulated organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect end-to-end security frameworks for AWS platforms aligned with best practice and compliance standards
  • Provide strategic technical leadership on cloud security architecture and risk mitigation
  • Define and enforce security patterns around IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and monitoring
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, SecOps, DevOps, and governance teams
  • Support regulatory readiness and audit engagement

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience designing AWS security architectures in large-scale enterprise settings
  • Deep expertise in services like IAM, KMS, Config, CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and VPC security
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS)
  • Financial Services experience is highly desirable

The Details:

  • Inside IR35
  • Initial 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
  • Fully remote (UK-based only)

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