Senior Associate, AWS Security Engineer

PwC

AWS Security Engineer focusing on designing secure IT systems for business operations. Integrating development, operations, and security practices to enhance software delivery within Managed Services.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure IT systems, utilizing AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Python for cybersecurity solutions. Proficient in managing security incident tracking, vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery.

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AWS CloudFormationTerraformSecurity Incident ManagementPythonAnsible

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure ManagementVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Control ImplementationSoftware ProvisioningAnalytical Thinking

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

GitHubJenkinsPuppet

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsCybersecurityIT Systems DesignBusiness Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudCyber SecurityJenkinsPuppetPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and implementing secure IT systems to support business operations and minimize downtime
Integrating development, operations, and security practices to enhance software delivery
Utilizing AWS CloudFormation and Terraform for efficient cloud infrastructure management
Managing security incident tracking and remediation to maintain system integrity
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment management processes
Applying analytical thinking to evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks
Developing and maintaining security infrastructure to support seamless application development
Leveraging tools like GitHub and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment
Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing security controls to protect data
Building meaningful client connections and anticipating their needs to deliver quality solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience
Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics
Demonstrating proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
Utilizing Ansible and Puppet for software provisioning and deployment
Managing security infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting
Excelling in security incident management and tracking
Leveraging Python for cybersecurity solutions
Applying analytical thinking to complex DevSecOps challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
holiday pay
vacation
personal and family sick leave
annual discretionary bonus