AWS Architect
Our Globally renowned Client has a need for an AWS Architect with Vendor Management / Governance experience to join the London based team.
This is a global role dealing with teams across Europe, America and India.
As the AWS Architect, you will be involved with Vendor Management and Governance.
The role is part remote / part onsite in the London office.
Work is carried out by multiple vendors and there are 15 Development Teams; each vendor has an architect. We need an internal Architect to oversee the Vendors Architects, governance, work recommendations, AWS and to manage the spend.
The role also included a £4,500 London excess, Company Car, Health Car, Pension and 28 days holiday.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage, facilitate, and drive the Technical Architecture Board. Participate in and review solution and infrastructure architectural discussions and decisions with the various vendors on the platform
- Act as a focal point of for all security related matters by interfacing with Nissan InfoSec teams, business owners and implementation vendors
- Oversee Nissan teams and 3rd party suppliers through the complete lifecycle to deliver solutions which are secured, supportable and scalable. Collaborate and work with Technical Delivery Managers as required.
- Act as Hosting and Infrastructure Product Owner to make recommendations that balance operational performance and strategic activities
Key Tasks Defined
- Coordinate architectural input with the main implementation vendors and develop documentation for ratification in the review boards
- Manage security architecture reviews, run security incident management responses, provide assistance during audits and facilitate penetration tests when required
- Participate in daily stand-ups manage by suppliers and facilitate internal stand-ups
- Review AWS usage and keep track of spending. Find and implement hosting cost reduction
Skills and Attributes Required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and prioritize work with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excited about working on a team of highly diverse, technical and non-technical , all aiming for the same goal and mutually supportive of each other
Qualifications or Knowledge Required
- 3+ years of proven experience managing or delivering technical solutions ideally involving part of the technology components list like AWS (EC2, S3, EBS, Cloudfront etc.), Apigee, Adobe Experience Manager, Tomcat servers
- Good understanding of AWS cloud technologies. Relevant AWS Certification recommended.
- Understanding of Information Security concepts and importance of cyber security in modern day organisations. Relevant certification is a plus.
- Comfortable working with JIRA, Confluence and other Atlassian tools
- Project and stakeholder management skills
This is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time to reflect changes in the Company’s approach to a culture of continuous improvement.
For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please apply and we will be in contact.