AWS Solutions Architect - Remote

Title: AWS Solutions Architect

Location: Remote

Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $170,000 - $210,000

Job Description:

The AWS Cybersecurity Architect will have deep expertise in AWS cybersecurity practices and a proven track record in designing and implementation of AWS landing zones for large enterprise environments. As an integral member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our customer's AWS infrastructure and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• AWS Solution Design: Architect and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions based on client requirements and best practices.

• Security Architecture: Integrate security best practices into AWS architecture designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the implementation and deployment of AWS solutions.

• Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments and reviews of AWS environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Design IAM strategies and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) for AWS services and resources.

• Encryption and Data Protection: Implement encryption solutions and manage key management services (KMS) to protect data at rest and in transit within AWS environments.

• Compliance and Governance: Ensure AWS solutions comply with internal security policies, as well as industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Implement and configure AWS security monitoring tools (e.g., CloudTrail, GuardDuty) and develop incident response plans for AWS environments.

• Automation and DevSecOps: Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate security controls and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, security controls, and operational procedures. Provide training and knowledge sharing sessions on AWS security best practices.

Required Skills:

• AWS Solutions Architect Certification

• Experience with serverless architectures

• Proven experience as an architect with a focus on security design and implementation

• Strong understanding of AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, and CloudFormation

• Knowledge of all frameworks, standards, and principles including NIST, TOGAF, and FISMA

Bonus Skills:

• CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security-Specialty

• Experience being client-facing

Day to Day

• Design and implement robust security architectures for AWS environments, leveraging native AWS security services and third-party tools where necessary.

• Lead the design and development of AWS landing zones tailored to meet the specific security and operational requirements of large enterprise clients.

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and penetration testing activities to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.

• Conduct infrastructure security planning, including firewalls, AppSec, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and scanners for detecting vulnerability

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