Cloud Security Architect – Amazon Web Services – Québec, QC

AWS Professional Services is looking for a Senior Cloud Security Architect to join its team in Québec. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll help organizations navigate their cloud journey by designing and implementing secure AWS solutions that meet both technical requirements and business objectives. If you thrive at the intersection of deep security expertise and consultative delivery, this role was built for you.

Working alongside customers ranging from fast-growing startups to large government and enterprise clients, you’ll serve as a trusted security advisor — assessing existing environments, architecting scalable solutions, and guiding project teams through the full implementation lifecycle. Your work will directly influence how clients adopt cloud technology safely and confidently.

About the Role: Cloud Security Architect

In this position, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of complex, scalable, and secure AWS architectures tailored to each customer’s unique needs. From gathering requirements with stakeholders to proposing risk mitigation strategies and driving implementation, you’ll be in the thick of every phase. You’ll also stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cloud security technologies to ensure clients receive forward-looking guidance.

Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders, contribute to the broader AWS community through mentorship and knowledge sharing, and help build reusable frameworks and components that elevate the practice as a whole. A federal Government of Canada security clearance — or the ability to obtain one — is required given the nature of some client engagements. Bilingualism in French and English is also required for this position.

Benefits and Salary

Amazon Web Services offers a culture centred on work-life harmony, with flexible work arrangements designed to support both professional performance and personal well-being. Employees benefit from extensive career development resources, including knowledge-sharing programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to conferences focused on diversity and inclusion. AWS is committed to being a best-in-class employer, and that commitment shows in the support provided to its teams every step of the way.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Cloud Security Architect within the AWS ProServe team, your day-to-day work will involve guiding customers through technically complex cloud transformations while maintaining a strong security posture at every stage. These responsibilities are central to delivering measurable, lasting value to each client engagement.

• Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support throughout the full project delivery lifecycle
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current-state environments, and propose effective strategies for secure cloud adoption
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative security solutions
• Share knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training sessions, and the creation of reusable architectural components
• Lead implementation processes, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the engagement

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on security architecture experience and the communication skills to work effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders. AWS values diverse backgrounds and encourages candidates to apply even if their career path hasn’t been traditional.

• 4+ years of experience as a technical specialist, with a focus on design and architecture
• 3+ years of experience in a security-focused implementation or consulting role, including hands-on work with secure technical architecture (e.g., solution security reviews, application security frameworks, identity and access management, incident response, cloud security)
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, web application security, OWASP Top 10, LLM Top 10, and common attack techniques used by adversaries
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, Java, TypeScript, C#, or Ruby
• Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS or equivalent), including systems, networks, and operating systems
• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent professional or military experience
• Experience with modern mitigation techniques including Zero Trust architecture, cryptographic fundamentals, and OWASP Top 10 mitigations
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to interactions with Amazon entities and employees across Canada and globally
• Federal Government of Canada security clearance or ability to obtain one

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to highlight your cloud security architecture and consulting experience before submitting.

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