AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Job Summary

Supporting a large-scale cloud modernization effort for a federal client, the remote contract AWS Cloud Security Engineer will design and implement security controls across AWS environments, automate compliance checks, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS cloud environments
• Automate security controls and compliance checks using Infrastructure as Code tools
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and assist with deployment processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cloud security and AWS security
• Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, and IAM
• Experience with tools for CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with various teams