AWS Cloud Security Senior Manager
About the role
The Senior Manager, AWS Cloud Security role is aimed at advising clients on securing Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, shaping cloud security strategies, and leading teams through complex transformation programs.
Responsibilities
Leading AWS cloud security assessments, architecture reviews, and transformation initiatives for client environments
Defining cloud security strategies, target-state architectures, and implementation roadmaps aligned to business and technical objectives
Guiding the implementation of security controls across identity and access management, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and vulnerability management in AWS
Managing client relationships, delivery teams, and project workstreams while maintaining quality across complex cyber engagements
Supporting practice growth through mentoring, solution development, and participation in business development activities
Requirements
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Able to meet deadlines
Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or cloud security
5+ years of experience designing and implementing security solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience leading client engagements, project workstreams, or delivery teams for cloud security or cyber transformation programs
Experience with AWS Identity and Access Management, network security, logging and monitoring, encryption, vulnerability management, and security architecture
Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred: AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar cloud security certification
Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Experience with cloud security posture management, container security, or DevSecOps
Experience supporting cloud security programs in regulated environments
Experience presenting recommendations to executive stakeholders
Experience contributing to proposals, statements of work, or business development efforts