AWS Security Engineer

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented AWS Security Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing our AWS environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and protecting our applications and data. You will work closely with DevOps, development, and operations teams to implement security best practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents, ensuring a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain AWS security best practices, including IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty.

• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis on AWS environments.

• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid resolution and mitigation of potential threats.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure cloud architectures.

• Manage AWS security tools and automation to enhance monitoring and incident response.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) and internal security policies.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, etc.).

• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud infrastructure and application deployment.

• Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS Config for security automation.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.).

• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills.

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty) are highly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams.