Security Architect Cloud & AWS

TL;DR

Security Architect Cloud & AWS (AWS): Lead the closure of AWS cybersecurity remediation tickets and operate as the account’s permanent security lead for ongoing cloud security governance. Focus on owning the security posture of a multi-account AWS environment, coordinating with global cybersecurity teams, and keeping controls audit-ready through continuous evidence and remediation management.

Location: Colombia; Mexico

Company

hirify.global is a digital accelerator helping companies enter the future with digital partnership and delivery capabilities.

What you will do

• Close AWS cybersecurity remediation tickets and transition into ongoing account security leadership.
• Own security posture for a multi-account AWS environment and ensure continuous cloud security governance.
• Coordinate with global cybersecurity teams and manage remediation across security controls.
• Maintain audit-ready controls by generating and sustaining audit evidence packages on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with infrastructure, DevOps, and client stakeholders to enforce security-first decisions without blocking delivery.
• Oversee security monitoring workflows, including SIEM integration, log aggregation, and alert triage.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or information security.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, Secrets Manager, Inspector, CloudTrail, AWS Config).
• Experience leading security remediation projects in regulated environments (banking, healthcare, or FMCG preferred).
• Experience with audit frameworks and producing audit evidence packages (ISO 27001, SOC 2, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal English communication (minimum B2) with experience in weekly client-facing reporting.
• Must hold at least one of: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, or CISSP.

Nice to have

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP, or offensive security certifications.
• Qualys (or equivalent) vulnerability management tooling.
• EDR/XDR platforms and IaC security scanning (Checkov, tfsec, or equivalent).
• DevSecOps practices (pipeline security gates, SAST/DAST integration) and multi-cloud exposure (GCP/Azure).
• Advanced level of English.

Culture & Benefits

• Statutory and major benefits plus an attractive benefits plan.
• Competitive salary and focus on personal growth.
• Autonomous, structured work across multiple streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Security-first mindset with collaboration across infrastructure and DevOps teams.

Hiring process

• Interviews to validate AWS security remediation leadership, audit readiness experience, and security architecture skills.
• Technical and scenario-based discussion around AWS security services, monitoring, and control governance.
• Final alignment on communication expectations and ongoing account security leadership responsibilities.