Application Security Architect - AWS

Lead secure-by-design initiatives for AWS-hosted applications. Combine AppSec expertise with hands-on development and cloud-native architecture to enable scalable security design patterns, proactive threat modeling, and secure SDLC practices for microservices, APIs, and serverless workloads.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement application security frameworks for AWS-hosted services.
• Drive secure-by-design principles across the SDLC, including threat modeling and architecture reviews.
• Develop reusable security design patterns for microservices, APIs, containers, and serverless functions.
• Provide security guidance for MAST, SAST, DAST, and IaC scanning tools.
• Embed security controls into CI / CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Terraform, and GitHub.
• Support incident response, forensic analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud architecture teams to align security with business goals.
• Mentor developers on secure coding practices and architectural decisions.
• Participate in enterprise architecture forums and contribute to security governance.

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