Senior AWS Security Architect - Threat Modeling

Position: Senior AWS Security Architect - Threat Modeling *
Position

Description:

CGI is seeking a Senior AWS Security Architect to strengthen security across cloud applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. You will assess complex systems through threat modeling, translate risks into practical security controls, and help teams apply enterprise standards throughout development and deployment. This position is required in one of the following locations:
Birmingham, AL, Columbia, SC, Knoxville, TN or Lafayette, LAYour future duties and responsibilities:

The role includes setting security requirements for AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, containers, APIs, data, and AI platforms. You will also develop reusable security patterns and automate policy controls using tools such as Terraform Sentinel.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:. Deep experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, networking, storage, databases, serverless, containers, messaging, and CI/CD services . Strong background in information security architecture, application security, cloud security, and Infrastructure as Code security . Hands on threat modeling experience using STRIDE, attack trees, data flow analysis, and trust boundary analysis . Knowledge of CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  security controls, including policy as code tools such as Terraform Sentinel .

Experience with data security, encryption, key management, access controls, API security, and identity and access management . Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP, ISO, and SOX . Ability to turn security findings into clear, practical controls and guidance for technical teams

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant experience and certifications may be considered in place of a degree.​ Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications.

To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $ $. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: .

Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programs

Skills:

Amazon Web Services Cloud Dev Ops  Security Terraform Identity  and access mgt (IAM)
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