AWS Security Architect

The Opportunity The cyber security function has grown from 6 to 16 people in six months, with plans to reach 30 to 35 over the next year. This is a quality-focused team led by a CISO who is building something genuinely different and is willing to wait for the right people to do it. The Role Security Architect is a design and advisory role, not a purely technical one. Design and deliver secure cloud services and solutions, embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle. Identify security issues in existing system designs and recommend mitigations that balance cost, risk, and usability. Advise on security standards and regulatory requirements including NCSC, ISO, NIST, PCI, and GDPR. Coach and develop a small number of engineers and architects, supporting their performance and career growth. Communicate security complexity clearly to senior stakeholders, development teams, and non-technical audiences alike. Contribute to pre-sales and solution discussions, helping shape how the team grows commercially. If you have real depth in one of the following areas and the client skills to match, we want to hear from you: AI/ML security and GenAI governance Cloud security architecture (AWS or Azure) Microsoft Security stack (M365, Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview) DevSecOps security architecture Essential experience: Experience identifying security issues in system designs and recommending proportionate mitigations. Knowledge of security standards and regulations including NCSC, ISO, NIST, PCI, and GDPR. Experience with Continuous Security, CI, and CD practices. Familiarity with network security, web application security (OWASP), and cryptographic controls (PKI, TLS). Package Share options Hybrid/remote working from Belfast 35 days annual leave including statutory Enhanced pension scheme Private health cover Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Skills: Cloud Security Architecture Stakeholder communications threat modelling Benefits: Work From Home