AWS Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: AWS Security Engineer
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Responsibilities
Design implement and manage AWS cloud security controls (IAM VPC S3 KMS GuardDuty CloudTrail Security Hub).
Conduct vulnerability assessments penetration testing and risk analyses; recommend and implement mitigations.
Monitor and respond to security events; support incident response and forensic investigations.
Automate security processes and integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
Develop and maintain AWS security policies procedures and documentation.
Train engineers on secure coding practices and AWS security standards.
Lead AWS-focused security roadmap projects and ensure compliance with frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 ITIL COBIT).
Collaborate with IT engineering and vendors to ensure secure design deployment and operations.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience).
3 years AWS security engineering experience with deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM VPC KMS GuardDuty CloudTrail Security Hub etc.).
AWS Security or Architect certifications preferred.
Experience with cloud security principles (network segmentation IAM encryption monitoring).
Proficiency with scripting/automation (Python PowerShell etc.).
Strong background in vulnerability management incident response and security assessments.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI GDPR GLBA CMMC etc.).
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle code reviews and API security.
Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work independently lead initiatives and mentor others when needed.
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
