Job Description

Date Posted: 02/03/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 477581

Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect

Job Location: Atlanta, GA, USA, 30334

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 5

Min Hourly Rate($): 86.01

Max Hourly Rate($): 86.01

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Architect, AWS, Cloud, Engineering, Networking, Security

Job Description

***Only qualified Certified Senior AWS Security Architect candidates located near Atlanta, GA will be considered, as the position requires onsite presence***

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Required Certification:

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

• CISSP, CISM, or other recognized security certifications

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience securing AWS cloud infrastructures

Highly desired skills:

• 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

• 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)

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits:

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California Pay Equity:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department .

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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