AWS Security Architect

Prophecy Technologies

• $135K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in cloud security architecture
  • Strong expertise in AWS security services
  • Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture
  • Proficient in IAM, network security, and encryption
  • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, CSPM, CIEM, and CWPP tools
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and DevSecOps practices
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC2, and PCI

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise cloud security architecture, standards, and guardrails
  • Lead security architecture reviews for cloud initiatives
  • Drive adoption of Zero Trust architecture across cloud platforms
  • Design and enforce IAM frameworks in AWS
  • Implement least privilege access and privileged access strategies
  • Align cloud security controls with compliance frameworks
  • Manage CSPM, CIEM, and cloud security posture tools
  • Collaborate with SOC and Incident Response teams for threat detection and response
  • Define monitoring strategies using SIEM/SOAR and cloud-native tools
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines through DevSecOps practices
  • Automate security scans, compliance checks, and remediation workflows
  • Define data protection standards including encryption and key management
  • Ensure secure configurations for cloud storage and services
  • Architect security for Kubernetes, containers, and serverless environments

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to influence cloud security strategy
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Dynamic projects in cutting-edge technologies
Full Job Description
Job Title: AWS Security Architect

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise cloud security across AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust, IAM, compliance frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain enterprise cloud security architecture, standards, and guardrails
  • Lead security architecture reviews for cloud initiatives
  • Drive adoption of Zero Trust architecture across cloud platforms
  • Design and enforce IAM frameworks in AWS
  • Implement least privilege access, SSO, federation, and privileged access strategies
  • Align cloud security controls with frameworks like NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, PCI, SOC2
  • Manage CSPM, CIEM, and cloud security posture tools
  • Collaborate with SOC & Incident Response teams for threat detection and response
  • Define monitoring using SIEM / SOAR and cloud-native tools
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) security best practices
  • Automate security scans, compliance checks, and remediation workflows
  • Define data protection standards (encryption, tokenization, key management)
  • Ensure secure configurations for cloud storage, databases, and services
  • Architect security for Kubernetes, containers, and serverless environments
  • Manage container security (image scanning, runtime protection)
  • Support audits, risk assessments, and governance processes
  • Act as a security advisor to business and technical teams

Required Skills
  • 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in cloud security architecture
  • Strong expertise in AWS security services

Deep understanding of:
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • IAM, network security, encryption

Experience with
  • SIEM / SOAR
  • CSPM, CIEM, CWPP tools

Hands-on experience with:
  • Terraform (IaC)
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD security

Knowledge of compliance frameworks:
  • NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI

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