Job Description
Job Description:
- As a Solutions Architect with Security Compliance Expertise, you will be responsible for improving, implementing, and maintaining cloud and on-premises solutions.
- You will ensure that these solutions are secure, compliant with industry standards, and optimized for performance.
- Additionally, you will have hands-on coding responsibilities to address security issues directly.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture and Infrastructure:
- Assess, improve and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on AWS and on-premises deployments.
- Develop architecture blueprints, technical specifications, and documentation.
AWS Expertise:
- Utilise AWS services effectively to build and maintain cloud infrastructure. Ensure cost optimization, scalability, and performance of AWS resources.
- Stay up to date with the latest AWS offers and best practices.
Security Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and others.
- Implement security controls to safeguard data and applications.
Coding and Development:
- Identify security vulnerabilities and gaps in the system.
- Develop and deploy code to fix security issues, ensuring secure coding practices.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and analyse system performance and security.
- Implement continuous improvement processes for architecture and security.
- Provide training and guidance to team members on AWS and security best practices.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (A Master's degree is a plus.)
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in solutions architecture with a focus on AWS.
- Proven experience in security compliance and implementing security controls.
- Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification is a plus.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in secure coding practices and ability to write and review code.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.