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Cloud Security Engineer – AWS Focus
Ledgebrook. Design, implement, and manage secure AWS cloud architectures, including networking, IAM, and service configurations.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudFirewallsPythonTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, implement, and manage secure AWS cloud architectures, including networking, IAM, and service configurations.
- Develop and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and guardrails across AWS environments.
- Implement automated security controls using tools like Terraform, AWS Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector.
- Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
- Monitor and respond to security events using SIEM and cloud-native logging tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Security Hub, etc.).
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for AWS-based applications and services.
- Maintain and optimize identity and access management across AWS accounts using IAM, SSO, SCPs, and Organizations.
- Manage data protection strategies, including encryption (KMS), DLP, and secure key management.
- Support compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP) with evidence collection and policy implementation.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of experience in a Cloud Security, Security Engineering, or related role.
- Strong knowledge of AWS security services, architectures, and best practices.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and logging, especially in an AWS context.
- Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
- Solid understanding of network security, firewalls, VPC design, and zero-trust principles.
- Familiarity with incident response processes, SIEM platforms, and forensics tools.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, IT, and compliance teams.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation or security incident escalations as needed.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership
- Health Insurance 100% employer-paid option available (US only)
- Additional benefits available include 401k plan, dental, vision & other options (US only)
- Remote work, flexible hours
- Unlimited time off policy
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Hard Skills & Tools
AWS cloud architecturecloud security standardsautomated security controlsInfrastructure as Codescriptingnetwork securitythreat modelingrisk assessmentsdata protection strategiesencryption
Soft Skills
collaborationproactive approachcross-functional teamworkself-starterrisk identificationmitigation
Certifications
SOC 2HIPAAISO 27001FedRAMP