Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (AWS security architecture)

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). As a Trusted Partner over the last decade, ATS offers a comprehensive suite of products and services ranging from infrastructure and operational services, authentication services, governance and assurance services as well as managed processes. In a dynamic digital and cyber landscape, where trust & collaboration are key, ATS continues to drive mutually beneficial business outcomes through collaboration with GovTech, government agencies and commercial partners to mitigate cyber risks and bolster security postures.

Responsibilities:

• Secure Architecture Design:
• Design, implement, review and manage secure AWS architectures that align with cybersecurity best practices and governance policies.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for cloud applications and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS.
• Governance & Compliance:
• Define, implement, and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored for AWS.
• Develop governance and compliance strategies to meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead cloud risk assessments and contribute to enterprise risk management processes.
• Operational Security & Incident Response:
• Oversee AWS security monitoring using tools such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail.
• Participate in planning and execution of incident response procedures for AWS-related security events.
• Evaluate cloud-native and third-party security tools to enhance visibility and protection.
• Collaboration & Enablement:
• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and application teams to ensure secure AWS deployments.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to internal teams on cloud security and governance best practices.
• Stay current with AWS security offerings and emerging threats to inform architecture and policy updates.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure Security by Design is embedded in every phase of development and deployment.

Requirements

• Experience & Technical Skills:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud (especially AWS).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS security architecture, services, and tools (e.g., IAM, VPC, KMS, WAF).
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CIS benchmarks.
• Knowledge of IM8, TR111, SS713 is a bonus but not necessity.
• Governance & Risk Management:
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud security governance models and risk management strategies.
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies in cloud environments.
• Certifications:
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), or equivalent certifications are strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM are a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

Join us and discover a meaningful and exciting career with Assurity Trusted Solutions!

The remuneration package will commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now".

We thank you for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Benefits

• A wholly-owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• We promote a learning culture and encourage you to grow and learn.