AWS Cloud Security Engineer
Core
Leading and managing the security posture of the organization's cloud environments, overseeing architecture, governance, compliance, and incident response.
Role type
Senior IC Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)
Builds
Secure AWS cloud workloads, governance frameworks, and security operations
Domain
Cloud Security / AWS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
AWS security services (IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, Macie, KMS, WAF, Shield), cloud security architecture, DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), IAM governance, encryption controls, network security, cloud compliance frameworks, risk assessment, incident response, leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/Security/Engineering, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, CISM, CCSP
Technologies
AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation, SIEM, WAF, Shield, Service Mesh
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain AWS cloud security policies and frameworks; design and approve secure AWS architectures; manage continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and incident response; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001); lead security strategy and mentor teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
