AWS Security engineer/ Security Engineer

AWS Security Engineer/Security Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

• 5–10 years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on AWS.

• Proficiency in AWS security services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail).

• Hands-on experience with CSPM platforms and cloud compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO).

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Terraform) for automation and remediation.

• Familiarity with container security (EKS, ECS) and serverless security best practices.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a bonus.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security controls.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure configurations for AWS services (e.g., IAM, S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda, etc.).

• Deploy and manage CSPM tools to monitor and remediate misconfigurations.

• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and automation scripts.

• Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, compliance drift, and anomalous activity.