Security Architect

Security Architect

Posted 1 week ago by Brio Digital

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Architecture Framework Automation AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) AWS Key Management Service (KMS) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Cloud Computing Cloud Governance Cloud Security Strategy Cloud Services Cloud Technology Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Data Encryption Data Protection Strategy DevOps DevSecOps Encryption Identity And Access Management Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Management Network Security Security Patterns Security Strategies Threat Detection Threat Modeling

Summary: The role of Cloud Security Architect focuses on designing, implementing, and governing secure AWS cloud architectures, particularly within the NHS context. The position requires collaboration with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure compliance and resilience in cloud environments. This strategic and hands-on role emphasizes the development of security standards and best practices across the organization. Experience with AWS and cloud-native security practices is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of secure AWS cloud architectures for enterprise-scale platforms.
  • Define and enforce cloud-native security patterns, frameworks, and guardrails.
  • Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for new and existing solutions.
  • Work closely with DevOps/Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Own and evolve cloud security strategy, standards, and reference architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR).
  • Provide expert advice on identity and access management (IAM), encryption, networking, logging, and monitoring in AWS.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on cloud-native security tooling (eg AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, KMS).

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect or similar role.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services and cloud-native security tools.
  • Deep knowledge of security principles, architecture frameworks, and cloud governance models.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
  • Strong understanding of network security, IAM, data protection, and threat detection in cloud environments.
  • Experience designing solutions in compliance with security and regulatory standards.
  • Relevant certifications desirable (eg AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CISM).

Salary (Rate): £700/day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Cloud Security Architect - AWS - NHS Experience is Essential

Rate: £700/day Inside IR35
Location: Primarily remote but may need to commute into London
Duration: Until January to begin with

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in AWS and cloud-native security practices. In this role, you will be the go-to authority on designing, implementing, and governing secure cloud architectures. You'll partner with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure our AWS environment is resilient, compliant, and future-proof.

This is a strategic and hands-on position where you'll shape our cloud security posture, develop security standards, and embed best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of secure AWS cloud architectures for enterprise-scale platforms.

  • Define and enforce cloud-native security patterns, frameworks, and guardrails.

  • Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for new and existing solutions.

  • Work closely with DevOps/Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

  • Own and evolve cloud security strategy, standards, and reference architectures.

  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR).

  • Provide expert advice on identity and access management (IAM), encryption, networking, logging, and monitoring in AWS.

  • Act as a trusted advisor on cloud-native security tooling (eg AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, KMS).


Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect or similar role.

  • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services and cloud-native security tools.

  • Deep knowledge of security principles, architecture frameworks, and cloud governance models.

  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).

  • Strong understanding of network security, IAM, data protection, and threat detection in cloud environments.

  • Experience designing solutions in compliance with security and regulatory standards.

  • Relevant certifications desirable (eg AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CISM).

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