Are you interested in helping customers implement innovative solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest security practices, tools, and technologies? Do you have a knack for helping customers understand security requirements, tooling, and risk management approaches in the cloud, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch and guide a project to success? Are you a specialist with hands‑on infosec practices for applications, infrastructure, and networks? Do you want to be part of the team helping to establish Amazon Web Services as a leading technology platform? If so, you’d be a great fit as part of our AWS Professional Services team

The AWS Professional Services (ProServe) team is looking for a senior security architect to join our team in Quebec. In this role, you will work closely with customers to design, implement, and manage secure AWS solutions that meet their technical requirements and business goals. You will play a key role in customer success throughout their cloud journey, providing technical expertise and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

With a thorough knowledge of security, you will be able to design complex, scalable and secure solutions adapted to the specific needs of each customer. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current solutions, and propose effective strategies for using AWS services.

As a specialist trusted by our customers, you will provide advice on industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative solutions, you will be responsible for leading the implementation process,



ensuring compliance with best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the project.

Security clearance with the Federal Government of Canada or an ability to obtain it.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs
- Provide technical advice and problem solving assistance throughout the delivery of the project
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose strategies for using secure and effective services
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on industry trends and emerging technologies
- Sharing knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training, and the creation of reusable components

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands on experience with Cloud security architectures.
- Fluency with at least one infrastructure-as-code or configuration management language/environment.
- Demonstrated experience in designing architectures to meet security and compliance requirements based on standardized frameworks.
- AWS Professional certification (e.g., Security Specialist or Solutions Architect), or the ability to obtain said certification within three months of hire.




- Experience with managing the security implications of cloud migrations.
- Experience designing security postures for Cloud native applications.
- Experience in the design and implementation of security controls.
- Experience building Security documentation packages and leading organizations through Security compliance processes, accreditation (e.g., Authority to Operate lifecycles).
- Ability to be mobile and travel for projects.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Amazon est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et ne fait aucune discrimination sur la base du statut d'ancien combattant protégé, d'un handicap ou de tout autre statut protégé par la loi.

Notre culture inclusive permet aux Amazoniens d'offrir les meilleurs résultats à nos clients.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D; insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being.

- CAN, AB, Calgary - 126,000.00 - 210,400.00 CAD annually
- CAN, BC, Vancouver - 126,000.00 - 210,400.00 CAD annually
- CAN, ON, Ottawa - 126,000.00 - 210,400.00 CAD annually
- CAN, ON, Toronto - 126,000.00 - 210,400.00 CAD annually
- CAN, QC, Montreal - 126,000.00 - 210,400.00 CAD annually

📌 Senior Cloud Security Architect | Architecte senior en sécurité cloud (Toronto)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Toronto