AWS Security Engineer - Experience Associate
The AWS Security Engineer - Experience Associate at Confidential Client is responsible for designing and implementing secure IT systems that optimize business operations and software delivery. This role bridges development, operations, and security teams to ensure consistent, efficient, and secure application deployment using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Python. The position involves vulnerability assessments, security incident management, and collaboration to enhance cybersecurity measures within a complex client environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Infrastructure Engineering (IT).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As an AWS Security Engineer (Experience Associate) you will help design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and production-grade security controls. You will work with development, operations, and security teams to validate consistent, automated, and efficient software delivery on AWS.
- Design and implement secure AWS-based infrastructure to support business operations and optimize performance
- Implement infrastructure-as-code using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) and automate security testing and deployment workflows
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security controls to mitigate risks
- Triage, track, and support remediation of security incidents and vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with teams to strengthen endpoint and network protections (e.g., CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks)
- Use Python to build automation, tooling, and incident response scripts for security operations
- Analyze telemetry and infrastructure data to produce actionable recommendations for resiliency and security improvements
- Maintain professional and technical standards consistent with client and industry requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience (per job posting rules: if no degree, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience for each missing year is required)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud/infrastructure security or DevSecOps roles
- Practical experience with AWS services and security best practices
- Demonstrated proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation and/or Terraform)
- Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab) and automating secure delivery pipelines
- Familiarity using Python for automation, security engineering, or incident response
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification(s) such as AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP, CISM, or CEH
- Experience implementing endpoint and network security solutions (CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks)
- Background in Infrastructure Engineering, security incident lifecycle management, or large-scale systems hardening
- Experience building client-facing relationships and explaining technical recommendations in business terms
Travel & Compensation
- Travel: Up to 20%
- Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits (summary): medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave. Additional benefits details will be provided by the client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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