AWS Network & Security Lead
American IT Systems
Leeds, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 135KJob location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Security
Identity and Access Management
Subnetting
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Architecture
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
An AWS Network & Security Lead is sought to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud network environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in AWS networking and security practices, with a proactive approach to risk management and collaboration., * Responsible for secure AWS network architecture design and management.
- Ensure compliance with AWS security best practices and industry standards.
- Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, routing tables, and gateways.
- Implement robust security controls including firewalls, security groups, and ACLs.
- Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues.
- Manage identity and access policies using AWS IAM.
- Handle encryption techniques, VPN setups, and secure data transfers.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Provide risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams for secure deployments.
- Develop and execute incident response plans.
- Stay updated on AWS security features and emerging threats.
- Deliver recommendations for security improvements.
- Maintain organized documentation for compliance and operations.
- Offer training and guidance on AWS security practices.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AWS networking and security services.
- Expertise in IAM, VPC, VPN, and encryption technologies.
- Experience with security audits and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty or Solutions Architect preferred