Overview
We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud Security Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract, supporting a public sector client. In this hybrid role, you will focus on improving cloud security and efficiency within AWS environments, working collaboratively with infrastructure and cyber security teams to implement best practices and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with industry best practices and organizational policies.
- Lead the development and enforcement of identity and access management strategies.
- Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and threat detection mechanisms.
- Drive automation initiatives to embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage vulnerability assessment and patch management processes.
- Support and oversee multi-account AWS environments, ensuring proper governance and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices into cloud processes.
- Stay updated with the latest security threats and recommend improvements proactively.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience with AWS security services, including IAM, VPC, S3, and related tools.
- Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and engineering principles.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of AWS security monitoring and tooling such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management and patching processes.
- Ability to work effectively in complex multi-account AWS environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication of technical concepts.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or similar are desirable.