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Principal AWS Cloud Security Engineer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • BLYK Engineering Services Inc.
  • Remote, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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We are looking for a Principal AWS Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer with deep expertise in securing large-scale cloud environments. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing AWS security controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mitigating security risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Architecture Design and implement secure AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
  • Compliance & Governance Enforce security frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
  • Cloud Security Operations Manage AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie, WAF, Shield).
  • Threat Detection & Incident Response Develop SIEM integrations, monitor security logs, and lead incident response efforts.
  • Automation & Infrastructure Security Implement security policies using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
  • IAM & Access Controls Define and enforce least privilege access policies and manage AWS Organizations/SCPs.
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD Security Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development.
  • Risk Assessments & Penetration Testing Identify and mitigate cloud security vulnerabilities.
  • Security Training & Collaboration Mentor teams on best practices and align security with business objectives.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in cybersecurity, cloud security, and compliance, with 5+ years in AWS security.
  • Expertise in AWS security services, architecture, and best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
  • Hands-on experience with security automation, IAM, VPC security, SIEM, and cloud-native security tools.
  • Proficiency in IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation), DevSecOps, and CI/CD security.
  • Scripting & Automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • AWS Security Certifications (AWS Certified Security Specialty or Solutions Architect Professional preferred).
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