The AWS Professional Services (ProServe) team is looking for a senior security architect to join our team in Quebec. In this role, you will work closely with customers to design, implement, and manage secure AWS solutions that meet their technical requirements and business goals. You will play a key role in customer success throughout their cloud journey, providing technical expertise and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
With a thorough knowledge of security, you will be able to design complex, scalable and secure solutions adapted to the specific needs of each customer. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current solutions, and propose effective strategies for using AWS services.
As a specialist trusted by our customers, you will provide advice on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions, you will be responsible for leading the implementation process, ensuring compliance with best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the project.
Security clearance with the Federal Government of Canada or an ability to obtain it.
Key job responsibilities
As an experienced security professional, you will be responsible for:
1. Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs
2. Provide technical advice and problem solving assistance throughout the delivery of the project
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose strategies for using secure and effective services
4. Act as a trusted advisor to clients on industry trends and emerging technologies
5. Sharing knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training, and the creation of reusable components
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience
- 5+ years of software development with object oriented language experience
- 5+ years of cloud based solution (AWS or equivalent), system, network and operating system experience
- 4+ years of database (eg. SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kinesis) experience
- 4+ years of implementation / consulting experience in a security-focused role with an emphasis on hands-on secure technical architecture and implementation work (e.g., conducting solution security reviews). Experience with a mix of application security frameworks, identity and access controls, incident response, mobile security, cloud computing and security, AI security, threat intelligence, and penetration testing experience.
- In depth knowledge and implementation experience of information security principles, policy enforcement, operating systems, web application security, and a high-level of familiarity with malicious code uses, OWASP Top 10, LLM Top 10, and common techniques used by hackers.
- Strong fluency in at least one programming or scripting language: Python, Terraform, CloudFormation Ruby, TypeScript, C#, Java etc.
- Cybersecurity certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC or other relevant certification)
- Up-to-date knowledge and regular monitoring of the evolution of technologies and vulnerabilities to identify the solutions and measures necessary to secure cloud computing applications and ecosystems.
- Hands-on and in-depth experience with application or infrastructure level design security including modern mitigation techniques and good practices (e.g., Zero Trust, OWASP Top 10 mitigations, cryptographic fundamentals etc.)
- Ability to obtain Canadian federal security clearance, or valid Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Only for Quebec location: fluency in French and English is required due to the nature of the role that requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands on experience with Cloud security architectures.
- Fluency with at least one infrastructure-as-code or configuration management language/environment.
- Demonstrated experience in designing architectures to meet security and compliance requirements based on standardized frameworks.
- AWS Professional certification (e.g., Security Specialist or Solutions Architect), or the ability to obtain said certification within three months of hire.
- Experience with managing the security implications of cloud migrations.
- Experience designing security postures for Cloud native applications.
- Experience in the design and implementation of security controls.
- Experience building Security documentation packages and leading organizations through Security compliance processes, accreditation (e.g., Authority to Operate lifecycles).
- Ability to be mobile and travel for projects.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
