AWS Security Architect

Job Title: AWS Security Architect

Job Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Type of Hire : Full time

Note - Need local candidates only , who can go for In-person interview on Friday .

Job Description

In the assigned Job Role of Architecture Consultant 3, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below:

⦁ Create business requirement documents covering functional and non-functional requirements, basis information gathered as part of workshops and interviews with client stakeholders

⦁ Review, propose, and develop solution architecture, ensuring application design aligns with the proposed framework and which are scalable, reliable and maintainable

⦁ Assess and recommend suitable technologies, tools and platforms for implementation as a part of architectural design, to meet business requirements

⦁ Review technical solutions and develop strategies for integration with different technologies and systems, to ensure seamless communication and data flow

⦁ Resolve complex technical challenges during build, deployment, and support phases while promoting reusable frameworks and artifacts

⦁ Provide specialized insights to development team and build collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams, securing successful execution of projects

⦁ Identify potential risks in the system landscape, monitor system performance and suggest optimization initiatives in line with business requirements and long-term objectives

⦁ Establish and uphold comprehensive knowledge base to guarantee that vital information is systematically recorded and readily available

⦁ Contribute to proposals and RFPs by delivering insights related to architectural solutions, for successfully delivering the proposed solutions

Your contribution to the team:

⦁ Expertise in designing and reviewing solution architectures that align with business goals.

⦁ The ability to provide architectural insights to strengthen solution proposals and ensure successful delivery.

⦁ A strategic mindset to align technical solutions with business goals and market trends.

⦁ Proactively drive initiatives to ensure smooth execution and transition of projects.

⦁ The ability to engage with clients and internal teams to build strong and productive relationships.

⦁ Passion for mentoring and fostering a knowledge-sharing culture.

Required Skill and Experience

Hiring for a Senior Information Security Architect position primarily focusing on AWS. This position requires deep expertise in Information Security principles including Business Security Architecture, Threat Modelling, Data Security (data encryption, masking, tokenization, data access controls), AWS Cloud and Systems architecture. This individual must be able to architect and ensure the security and compliance of the cloud environments based on enterprise cloud security policies, standards, procedures and industry best practices and frameworks (NIST, OWASP)

• Experience and proven Track record in AWS Architecture and AWS Services (Compute, IAM, RDS, Resource Policies, Network, Messaging, Data Storage, CI/CD, AI/ML, ETL, Serverless, ECS/EKS).

• Experience with AWS security pillars, best practices and well designed architecture. Experience in AI/ML is preferable.

• Experience with Information Security Architecture -

Application security, Threat Modelling, API Security, DevSecOps, Pipeline security, Infrastructure security, AuthN/Z, Encryption, Key Management, Data discovery and encryption, SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, Access Controls, Container Security

• Experience designing Architectures based on Security Standards and threat model the designs to identify issues and design mitigating controls.

Preferred Skill and Experience

• Knowledge on Industry Security Standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST CIS, FED Ramp, ISO, SOX etc.).

• Experience with System Design, API Driven architecture, Open Standards, Stateless, Resiliency, High Availability, System and SaaS Integrations.

• Nice to Have - AWS advanced Certification (Professional, Specialty), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent