Vaco
AWS Cloud Security Engineer
Vaco, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Vaco is actively seeking an
AWS Cloud Security Engineer
for a direct-hire position with our client in Memphis.
This is a permanent opportunity to join a highly respected national organization that is a proven leader in their field!
Engineer Summary
Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and maintenance of security measures within primarily an AWS environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Issue Resolution : Identify and resolve security issues across cloud infrastructure, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems.Security Tools Management : Build, deploy, and manage security tools and services to safeguard cloud environments.Process Design : Design and implement scalable processes for provisioning cloud access, ensuring efficient and secure user management.Infrastructure Maintenance : Maintain a reliable, low-touch, and user-friendly cloud infrastructure that supports security and operational requirements.Alert Evaluation : Evaluate and respond to alerts and events from security tools, tuning configurations to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.Event Response Documentation : Develop comprehensive event response documentation and processes, including system environment diagrams and cloud operations security tools.Collaboration : Work closely with leadership, architects, engineering teams, vendors, and compliance officers to execute and refine security strategies.Security Assessment : Consistently assess current cloud security measures and best practices, proposing improvements or solutions to enhance overall security posture.Architecture Review : Review cloud architecture and design from a security perspective, providing actionable and timely recommendations.
Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably within AWS.Experience with CI/CD pipelines for change management and automated security testing.Proficiency in deploying and customizing security tools such as vulnerability scanners, static analyzers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security monitoring.Experience developing software with object-oriented languages like Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.Ability to write SQL queries and create dashboards and reports.Extremely strong communication and collaboration skills.NIST or ISO Certification is preferred.
Additional Details:
Employment Type : Direct-Hire PositionSchedule : Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)Start Date : ImmediateLocation : Memphis, TNTarget Compensation : $125k to $155k based on skills and experienceEmployment Status : No form of Corp-to-Corp or Employment Sponsorship is being considered.
Interested Candidates are Encouraged to Apply for Immediate Consideration!Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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AWS Cloud Security Engineer
for a direct-hire position with our client in Memphis.
This is a permanent opportunity to join a highly respected national organization that is a proven leader in their field!
Engineer Summary
Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and maintenance of security measures within primarily an AWS environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Issue Resolution : Identify and resolve security issues across cloud infrastructure, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems.Security Tools Management : Build, deploy, and manage security tools and services to safeguard cloud environments.Process Design : Design and implement scalable processes for provisioning cloud access, ensuring efficient and secure user management.Infrastructure Maintenance : Maintain a reliable, low-touch, and user-friendly cloud infrastructure that supports security and operational requirements.Alert Evaluation : Evaluate and respond to alerts and events from security tools, tuning configurations to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.Event Response Documentation : Develop comprehensive event response documentation and processes, including system environment diagrams and cloud operations security tools.Collaboration : Work closely with leadership, architects, engineering teams, vendors, and compliance officers to execute and refine security strategies.Security Assessment : Consistently assess current cloud security measures and best practices, proposing improvements or solutions to enhance overall security posture.Architecture Review : Review cloud architecture and design from a security perspective, providing actionable and timely recommendations.
Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably within AWS.Experience with CI/CD pipelines for change management and automated security testing.Proficiency in deploying and customizing security tools such as vulnerability scanners, static analyzers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security monitoring.Experience developing software with object-oriented languages like Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.Ability to write SQL queries and create dashboards and reports.Extremely strong communication and collaboration skills.NIST or ISO Certification is preferred.
Additional Details:
Employment Type : Direct-Hire PositionSchedule : Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)Start Date : ImmediateLocation : Memphis, TNTarget Compensation : $125k to $155k based on skills and experienceEmployment Status : No form of Corp-to-Corp or Employment Sponsorship is being considered.
Interested Candidates are Encouraged to Apply for Immediate Consideration!Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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