Security Architect – AWS Cloud | Inside IR35Location: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite in [City])Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension)Engagement Type: Inside IR35Day Rate: £[Competitive] per dayWe’re looking for a talented Security Architect with a strong background in AWS cloud security to join a high-impact project within a leading [industry/sector] organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 5+ years of experience in security architecture to shape and secure cloud environments at scale.Key Responsibilities
* Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on AWS aligned with business and compliance needs.
* Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews across cloud-native platforms.
* Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to embed security best practices.
* Define and maintain security policies, standards, and reference architectures.
* Support incident response and cloud forensics as needed.
* Ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Essential Skills
1. 5+ years in security architecture roles, with a strong AWS focus.
2. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, etc.).
3. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cl...