Identity Security Architect

Job: Application Security Engineer AWS Location: Remote Certified - Application Security Engineer (AWS) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to secure applications built and operated on AWS. You will embed security across the SDLC - from secure design and code review through CI/CD integration, runtime protection, and incident response - working closely with development, DevOps, and client security teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Perform threat modeling and secure design reviews for applications and microservices deployed on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Integrate and operate security tooling in CI/CD pipelines: SAST, DAST, SCA/dependency scanning, container image scanning, and IaC scanning.
• Configure and manage AWS-native security services: WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub, KMS, Secrets Manager, IAM.
• Define and enforce least-privilege IAM policies, secrets management standards, and encryption (at rest/in transit) across workloads.
• Conduct secure code reviews and vulnerability triage; partner with dev teams on remediation and secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10, CWE).
• Harden infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation) using policy-as-code (OPA, Checkov) and guardrails (SCPs, Config rules).
• Support penetration test coordination, findings remediation, and audit/compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS as applicable).
• Respond to application-layer security incidents; contribute to detection rules and runbooks.
• Mentor engineers and champion DevSecOps culture across delivery teams.

• 8+ years in application security / product security, with 3+ years securing workloads on AWS.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS security services: IAM, WAF, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication/authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML).
• Experience with security tooling: SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode, Snyk, Prisma, Aqua, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP.
• Proficiency in at least one language for automation: Python, Go; ability to read Java, Node.js, .NET application code.
• Experience securing containerized (Docker, EKS/ECS) and serverless (Lambda) architectures.
• IaC security: Terraform, CloudFormation with Checkov, tfsec, cfn-nag.
• CI/CD security integration: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Security Specialty (strongly preferred); CSSLP, OSWE, CISSP.

• Experience with CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud).
• Threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE, PASTA), secure SDLC program experience.
• Prior work in client-facing or consulting/delivery environment with enterprise customers.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP.

• Strong communication, able to explain risk and remediation to engineers and business stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, risk-based mindset; balances security rigor with delivery velocity.
• Self-driven, comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving programs.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience.

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