Location: Remote / London (Hybrid) Rate: £660 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC & NPPV3 Required We are seeking a highly technical Security Architect with a strong background in DevSecOps to join a critical public sector digital programme. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on technical investigation within AWS and high-level architectural design to define the future of secure cloud-native services. The Role You will be embedded within a cross-functional engineering team, acting as the bridge between development and security. Your remit will involve: AWS Investigation: Deep-dive analysis into enterprise AWS deployments to identify vulnerabilities and optimise security posture. Security Design: Defining security solutions, guardrails, and 'ways of working' for engineering squads. Automation: Embedding security tooling into automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure a 'secure by design' approach. Technical Stack & Requirements Core AWS Security: Expertise in AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, and AWS Config. Deep knowledge of AWS IAM, STS, and complex policy structures. Hands-on with Firewall Manager, Security Groups, and IAM Analyzer. DevSecOps & Tooling: CI/CD: Jenkins pipelines and GitLab source code management. Artifact Management: Artifactory and JFrog X-Ray for vulnerability scanning. Infrastructure as Code: Terraform expertise (including scanning tools like Checkov or Prowler ). Modern Tech: Security oversight for Containers (EKS/ECS), Lambda, and Java Microservices. Supplementary Skills: Identity & Access: OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Exposure to React.JS (from a security review perspective). Apply now for immediate consideration