AWS Security Engineer- Onsite 3 days a week $170k

Vaco
$170,000.00 / yr
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Oct 30, 2024
Memphis, TN- Onsite 3 days a week Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and manage security controls for AWS environments to protect sensitive data and applications. - Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). - Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation related to cloud security. - Monitor AWS environments for security incidents and respond promptly to threats or breaches. - Assist in the development of security awareness training for staff on cloud security practices. - Stay current with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, specifically in the AWS ecosystem. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on AWS environments. - Strong understanding of AWS security services (e.g., IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub). - Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)) are a plus. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. This position requires onsite work three days a week in our Memphis, TN office. US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. 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