What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Client Position: Sr. Cloud Security Architect (AWS) at Atlanta, GA position at Ishmee Inc?
Position : Senior CloudSecurity Architect (AWS)
Location : Atlanta, GA
Duration : 12 Months
Work : Hybrid
Interview : Web
Key responsibilities -
Design, build, and maintain secure AWS cloudarchitectures, incorporating best practices for identity and access management,data encryption, network security, and secure software development lifecycle.
Lead the development and execution of securitystrategies to protect AWS environments. Provide thought leadership and guidanceto technical teams on security-related matters.
Perform cloud security risk assessments andvulnerability assessments. Propose mitigation strategies and work closely withstakeholders 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 policiesand detect potential security incidents.
Design and implement incident response plansspecific to AWS environments. Act as a lead in security incidents, conduct rootcause analysis, and guide teams on post-incident remediation and recovery.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations andstandards such as NIST, HIPPA, IRS and SSA in AWS cloud environments. Driveaudit readiness and support security certifications.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to incorporatesecurity into CI / CD pipelines, automate security testing, and ensure securecoding practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
Provide mentorship and training to securityengineers, developers, and other technical staff on AWS security bestpractices. Promote a security-first culture within the organization.
Stay up to date with emerging threats,vulnerabilities, and new AWS security features. Continuously improving securityprocesses, tools, and practices to meet evolving security challenges.
Required / Desired Skills
Bachelor's or master's degree in computerscience, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
15 years of experience in IT security, with atleast 10 years of hands-on experience securing AWS cloud infrastructures.
Proven track record in designing andimplementing 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 securitycertifications (Required)
Expertise in AWS architecture, securityservices, and compliance tools.
Strong knowledge of network security, cloudinfrastructure, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and encryptionmethodologies.
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, penetrationtesting, or security vulnerability assessments in AWS environments.
Knowledge of containerization and serverlessarchitectures in AWS (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda).
Skill :
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
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.
CISSP, CISM, or other recognized security certifications.
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).
Best Regards,
Nancy
Lead Recruiter
Ishmee Inc.
551-226-4402
nancyk@ishmee.com
