AWS Security Consultant

AWS Security Consultant

Contract UK Customer-Facing AWS Professional Services

We're looking for experienced AWS Security Consultants to support the delivery of security engagements across a range of enterprise customers.

This is a hands-on implementation role, working as part of a wider AWS security team to deploy AWS-native security controls and help customers build secure cloud environments. You'll be joining complex transformation projects where you'll be expected to contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement AWS security controls across enterprise AWS environments
• Configure and deploy AWS security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail and KMS
• Secure AWS networking including VPCs, Security Groups and Network ACLs
• Build and deploy security solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
• Develop automation using Python and AWS Lambda
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes
• Configure AWS WAF, Shield and Cognito where required
• Work closely with customers and technical stakeholders to deliver secure AWS solutions

Essential Skills & Experience

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (essential)
• AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (Professional desirable)
• Strong hands-on AWS security implementation experience
• Experience with AWS IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail and KMS
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
• Strong Python scripting skills
• Experience implementing security within AWS environments
• Previous customer-facing consulting or Professional Services experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• DevSecOps and CI/CD experience
• Experience with AWS WAF, Shield and Cognito
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and security monitoring
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance

Location

UK-based. Travel to customer sites may be required depending on project requirements.

If you're an experienced AWS Security Consultant looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you.