AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Job Title: AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Location : PA

Overview: We are in search of a highly skilled and experienced AWS Cloud Security Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for our cloud-based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security architecture, deep knowledge of AWS services and security best practices, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security and compliance of our cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive AWS cloud security architecture, encompassing identity and access management (IAM), network security, data protection, encryption, logging, and monitoring.

• Design and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to protect AWS resources, data, and applications from unauthorized access, exploitation, and cyber threats.

• Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate security risks and compliance gaps in AWS environments.

• Implement and configure security tools and services on AWS, such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Security Hub, AWS WAF, AWS GuardDuty, and AWS Config.

• Establish and enforce security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR), and industry regulations in alignment with organizational policies and objectives.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Provide security guidance, technical expertise, and training to internal teams on AWS security architecture, controls, and technologies.

• Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents in AWS environments, and respond to security breaches, incidents, and anomalies in a timely and effective manner.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends in cloud computing and AWS services, and recommend proactive measures and solutions to enhance security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud security engineering, or a related role, with a focus on AWS.

• Strong understanding of AWS services, architecture, and security best practices, including IAM, VPC, S3, RDS, Lambda, KMS, and CloudTrail.

• Experience with security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, CIS, SOC 2, ISO in cloud environments.

• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies for cloud security, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, encryption, and key management.

• Familiarity with scripting and automation using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess and mitigate security risks in complex, distributed systems.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• AWS certifications related to security (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position located [location], with the possibility of remote work.

• We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals who are passionate about safeguarding cloud infrastructure and applications on AWS.