AWS Public Sector Cloud Architect - Security

Posted 5 hours 15 minutes ago by Amazon

£70,000 - £90,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description
AWS Public Sector Cloud Architect - Security

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a skilled Delivery Consultant to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this role, you'll work closely with customers to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that meet their technical requirements and business objectives. You'll be a key player in driving customer success through their cloud journey, providing technical expertise and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Possessing a deep understanding of AWS products and services, as a Delivery Consultant you will be proficient in architecting complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current infrastructure, and propose effective migration strategies to AWS.

As a trusted advisor to our customers, providing guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions, you will be responsible for leading the implementation process, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the project.

The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions, technologies, and industries.

Eligibility Requirement: This role requires you to be a Swedish National and have business level proficiency in the Swedish language.

Key Job Responsibilities
  • Design sophisticated, scalable cloud solutions that directly address critical business challenges.
  • Provide strategic technical guidance throughout the customer engagement lifecycle.
  • Develop comprehensive cloud architecture strategies that balance performance, security, and cost effectiveness.
  • Educate internal teams on cloud technologies and best practices.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
A Day in the Life

AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.

About the Team

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stop innovating. That's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. You'll find endless knowledge sharing, mentorship and other career advancing resources here to help develop into a well rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance We value work life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and implementation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years in automating security operations, including scripting, automation to build scalable and secure environments, automating security assessments, remediation workflows, and implementing security policies as code.
  • 1+ years in advanced incident response to lead response efforts, including detection, analysis, and managing eradication processes.
  • 3+ years of experience with security services and best practices, including implementing security controls and optimizing security measures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Security Specialty) preferred.
  • Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.
  • Understanding of industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST frameworks).
  • Implementation experience with enterprise security solutions (e.g., WAF, IPS, Anti DDOS, SIEM).

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