
AWS Cloud Security Engineer
Fluent, Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per year
About the role
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway)
- Configure and optimize AWS security services including GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, and AWS Config
- Implement VPC security architecture, network segmentation, security groups, and NACLs
- Manage CloudFront and ALB security configurations including WAF rules
- Secure containerized workloads and serverless architectures
- Design and implement least-privilege IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries
- Manage AWS Identity Center (SSO) and integration with Okta
- Conduct access reviews and support user provisioning while maintaining security standards
- Implement secure service-to-service authentication patterns
- Monitor and respond to security alerts from GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and AWS security services
- Investigate and remediate security findings from Wiz cloud security platform
- Perform threat analysis and security incident investigation
- Develop security incident response playbooks for cloud threats
- Implement and maintain security controls for Databricks workspaces on AWS
- Support SOC 2 and other compliance audit requirements
- Maintain security documentation and audit trail evidence
- Enforce security policies and compliance standards across AWS accounts
- Partner with Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into cloud operations
- Automate security processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Document security architectures, procedures, and runbooks
- Provide security guidance on AWS best practices
- Coordinate with external security vendors, testers, and auditors as needed
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments
- Deep technical expertise with AWS security services: IAM, Identity Center, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, AWS Config
- Strong experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ECS, VPC/Networking, Lambda, SQS/SNS, CloudFront, ALBs, API Gateway
- Experience with Databricks on AWS, including security configurations and best practices
- Hands-on experience with Wiz or similar cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
- Knowledge of identity and access management principles, including federated identity (Okta, SAML, OIDC)
- Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar standards
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation
- Understanding of network security, encryption, and security monitoring in cloud environments
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to investigate and remediate security issues
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Ample career and professional growth opportunities
- New Headquarters with an open floor plan to drive collaboration
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pre-tax savings plans and transit/parking programs
- 401K with competitive employer match
- Volunteer and philanthropic activities throughout the year
- Educational and social events
- The amazing opportunity to work for a high-flying performance marketing company!
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Hard Skills & Tools
AWSIAMGuardDutyCloudTrailCloudWatchSecurity HubAWS ConfigDatabricksPythonBash
Soft Skills
problem-solving
Certifications
SOC 2ISO 27001