What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Security Architect position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect
Job Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Job Duration: 4-5 Months (possibility of extension)
Job Summary:
Job Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Job Duration: 4-5 Months (possibility of extension)
Job Summary:
- As a Senior AWS Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud infrastructures for our organization.
- You will work closely with engineering, operations, and DevOps teams to ensure the highest level of security throughout our AWS environments.
- Your expertise will drive best practices for cloud security, risk management, incident response, and security compliance in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Design, build, and maintain secure AWS cloud architectures, incorporating best practices for identity and access management, data encryption, network security, and secure software development lifecycle.
- Lead the development and execution of security strategies to protect AWS environments. Provide thought leadership and guidance to technical teams on security-related matters.
- Perform cloud security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments.
- Propose mitigation strategies and work closely with stakeholders to ensure the security of applications, data, and infrastructure.
- Leverage AWS security tools (e.g., AWS Shield, AWS WAF, AWS GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS IAM) to enforce security policies and detect potential security incidents.
- Design and implement incident response plans specific to AWS environments.
- Act as a lead in security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and guide teams on post-incident remediation and recovery.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as NIST, HIPPA, IRS and SSA in AWS cloud environments.
- Drive audit readiness and support security certifications.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to incorporate security into CI/CD pipelines, automate security testing, and ensure secure coding practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Provide mentorship and training to security engineers, developers, and other technical staff on AWS security best practices.
- Promote a security-first culture within the organization.
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and new AWS security features.
- Continuously improving security processes, tools, and practices to meet evolving security challenges.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
- 15 years of experience in IT security, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience securing AWS cloud infrastructures.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing secure AWS cloud architectures.
- Expertise in security best practices for AWS, including encryption, access control, networking, monitoring, and auditing.
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty (Required)
- CISSP, CISM, or other recognized security certifications (Required)
- Expertise in AWS architecture, security services, and compliance tools.
- Strong knowledge of network security, cloud infrastructure, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and encryption methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and security tools.
- Experience in threat hunting, penetration testing, or security vulnerability assessments in AWS environments.
- Knowledge of containerization and serverless architectures in AWS (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda).
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