AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Ensure secure AWS configuration by maintaining environments aligned with best practices, STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53 controls
• Identify and remediate security gaps through continuous monitoring, documentation of findings, and creation of remediation tickets
• Engage stakeholders by leading discussions on configurations, vulnerabilities, and recommended actions
• Collaborate across teams including DevOps, IT, and Compliance to support secure cloud operations
• Automate and document security processes using cloud-native tools and scripting while maintaining clear security documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional cloud security engineer experience
• Ability to work in the U.S.
• Experience with AWS, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, security Hub, and WAF
• Hands on knowledge with SIEM tools
• Proficiency in scripting and automations