Senior AWS Security Architect

Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial Services

Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for an experienced AWS Security Architect to become an associate for a global consulting firm on a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. The focus is on designing, building, and securing AWS applications, container platforms, and cloud network infrastructure in direct collaboration with AWS.

Key Details:

• Start: ASAP (c. 2-week lead time for onboarding and paperwork)
• Location: Remote but may need a day flexibility in City of London
• Duration: 1 2-month contract strong likelihood of extension
• Rate: £600.00 p/day via PAYE (PLUS 12.07% accrued holiday pay) via PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees

Requirements:

• Must have experience working in financial services, ideally banking
• Deep experience in designing, building, and securing applications in AWS as a core role focus (not generalist cloud security)
• Expertise in container platform security, including EKS and use of service mesh
• Strong cloud network security background covering firewalling, network segmentation, VPC design, and Direct Connect
• Proven ability to represent clients in direct collaboration with AWS as a supplier, providing independent security assurance

Preferred:

• AWS experience in high-performance or low-latency/trading solutions
• Exposure to AWS Outposts design and security

Additional Info:

• Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification

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