Cloud Security Architect @ Minfy

Job Summary:

Minfy Tech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Security Architect to join our team In this role, you will be a critical leader in helping our customers migrate their on-premise environments to AWS while transforming and enhancing their security posture Your primary responsibility will be to analyze our customers existing IT landscapes, understand their security and network architectures, and design secure and scalable AWS solutions You will be instrumental in helping customers modernize their security infrastructure, including migrating from legacy firewalls to advanced VM-series firewalls and adopting SD-WAN technologies

Responsibilities:

Security Architecture Design:

oAssess customers existing security and network architectures in on-premise environments

oDesign secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

oDevelop detailed security architecture diagrams, documentation, and migration plans

oRecommend and implement security enhancements and transformations, such as moving to VM-series firewalls and SD-WAN

Cloud Security Implementation:

oConfigure and deploy AWS security services (eg IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, VPCs, Security Groups, NACLs) to protect workloads in the cloud

oImplement and manage security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and web application firewalls (WAFs)

oAutomate security configuration and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform

Security Transformation:

oLead the transformation of customers security posture from traditional models to modern, cloud-centric approaches

oProvide expertise in migrating from port-based firewalls to advanced VM-series firewalls and implementing SD-WAN technologies

oDesign and implement network segmentation strategies to isolate workloads and minimize the attack surface

Risk Management and Compliance:

oConduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify security gaps in the cloud environment

oDevelop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations (eg HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR)

oParticipate in security audits and compliance reviews

Collaboration and Communication:

oCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, developers, and project managers

oCommunicate security requirements and best practices to stakeholders at all levels

oProvide security training and mentorship to other team members

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

5+ years of experience in security architecture, with a focus on cloud security and AWS

Strong understanding of network and security architectures in on-premise environments

Deep expertise in AWS security services and best practices

Experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud migration projects

Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (eg NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Familiarity with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (eg CloudFormation, Terraform)

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

AWS Certified Security - Specialty or equivalent certification is highly preferred

Experience migrating from traditional firewalls to VM-series firewalls and implementing SD-WAN solutions

Experience with cloud security automation tools

Experience working with enterprise customers