Location: Remote / London (Hybrid) Rate: £660 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC & NPPV3 Required

We are seeking a highly technical Security Architect with a strong background in DevSecOps to join a critical public sector digital programme. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on technical investigation within AWS and high-level architectural design to define the future of secure cloud-native services.

The Role

You will be embedded within a cross-functional engineering team, acting as the bridge between development and security. Your remit will involve:

• AWS Investigation: Deep-dive analysis into enterprise AWS deployments to identify vulnerabilities and optimise security posture.
• Security Design: Defining security solutions, guardrails, and ‘ways of working’ for engineering squads.
• Automation: Embedding security tooling into automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure a ‘secure by design’ approach.

Technical Stack & Requirements

Core AWS Security:

• Expertise in AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, and AWS Config.
• Deep knowledge of AWS IAM, STS, and complex policy structures.
• Hands-on with Firewall Manager, Security Groups, and IAM Analyzer.

DevSecOps & Tooling:

• CI/CD: Jenkins pipelines and GitLab source code management.
• Artifact Management: Artifactory and JFrog X-Ray for vulnerability scanning.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform expertise (including scanning tools like Checkov or Prowler).
• Modern Tech: Security oversight for Containers (EKS/ECS), Lambda, and Java Microservices.

Supplementary Skills:

• Identity & Access: OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD).
• Exposure to React.JS (from a security review perspective).

Apply now for immediate consideration