Senior Cloud Security Architect — E-commerce Enterprise

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in Seattle, Washington. With a mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company, Amazon has grown to become one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market capitalization of over $1 trillion. Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon employs over 1.3 million people worldwide and operates in over 180 countries. Our culture is centered around innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence. We're a great place to work because we're customer-obsessed, we're passionate about innovation, and we're committed to operational excellence.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Cloud Security Architect on our e-commerce enterprise team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for our applications and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and compliance to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the highest standards of security and compliance. You will be reporting to the Director of Cloud Security and will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about cloud security and innovation.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design and implement secure cloud architectures for our applications and services, including AWS IAM, Cognito, and CloudFront.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the highest standards of security and compliance.* Develop and maintain cloud security policies and procedures, including cloud security architecture diagrams and documentation.* Conduct cloud security risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.* Develop and implement cloud security training programs for the engineering team.* Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security trends and technologies, including AWS security services and tools.* Collaborate with the compliance team to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets regulatory requirements, including GDPR and PCI-DSS.* Develop and maintain cloud security architecture diagrams and documentation, including AWS Well-Architected Framework and AWS CloudFormation templates.* Participate in on-call rotations for cloud security incidents and provide 24/7 support for cloud security issues.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* 7+ years of experience in cloud security, including experience with AWS IAM, Cognito, and CloudFront.* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Master's degree preferred.* CISSP or CISM certification preferred.* Experience with cloud security risk assessments and remediation.* Experience with cloud security training and awareness programs.* Strong understanding of cloud security policies and procedures, including cloud security architecture diagrams and documentation.* Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams.* Experience with AWS security services and tools, including AWS IAM, Cognito, and CloudFront.* Experience with cloud security compliance, including GDPR and PCI-DSS.* Experience with cloud security architecture diagrams and documentation, including AWS Well-Architected Framework and AWS CloudFormation templates.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).* Experience with containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes.* Experience with serverless computing, including AWS Lambda and API Gateway.* Experience with cloud security automation, including AWS CloudFormation and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

At Amazon, we offer a highly competitive salary range of £55,000 - £80,000 per year, depending on experience.* We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation days.* We provide a $5,000 annual budget for learning and development, including training programs, conferences, and certifications.* We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours.* We have a dynamic and inclusive team culture, with opportunities for growth and development.* We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, including training and mentorship programs.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our cloud security team is a dynamic and passionate group of security professionals who are dedicated to protecting our customers' data and our business. We work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the highest standards of security and compliance. We are passionate about innovation and are always looking for ways to improve our processes and technologies. We are a diverse and inclusive team, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and qualifications for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Amazon. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.