Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial Services Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for an experienced AWS Security Architect to become an associate for a global consulting firm on a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. The focus is on designing, building, and securing AWS applications, container platforms, and cloud network infrastructure in direct collaboration with AWS. Key Details: • Start: ASAP (c. 2-week lead time for onboarding and paperwork) • Location: Remote but may need a day flexibility in City of London • Duration: 12-month contract strong likelihood of extension • Rate: £600.00 p/day via PAYE (PLUS 12.07% accrued holiday pay) via PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees Requirements: • Must have experience working in financial services, ideally banking • Deep experience in designing, building, and securing applications in AWS as a core role focus (not generalist cloud security) • Expertise in container platform security, including EKS and use of service mesh • Strong cloud network security background covering firewalling, network segmentation, VPC design, and Direct Connect • Proven ability to represent clients in direct collaboration with AWS as a supplier, providing independent security assurance Preferred: • AWS experience in high-performance or low-latency/trading solutions • Exposure to AWS Outposts design and security Additional Info: • Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.