AWS Security Specialist

<p></p> <h3 data-section-id="mprbmu" data-start="102" data-end="124"><strong data-start="106" data-end="124">About the Role</strong></h3> <p data-start="125" data-end="443">We are looking for an experienced <strong data-start="159" data-end="186">AWS Security Specialist</strong> to design, implement, and manage cloud security controls across AWS environments. This role focuses on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-based systems while aligning with security best practices and compliance requirements.</p> <hr data-start="445" data-end="448"> <h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="450" data-end="478"><strong data-start="454" data-end="478">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-start="479" data-end="1200"> <li data-section-id="wo0618" data-start="479" data-end="584"> <p data-start="481" data-end="584">Design and implement security controls within <strong data-start="527" data-end="568"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Amazon Web Services</span></span></strong> environments.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1j8zlor" data-start="585" data-end="671"> <p data-start="587" data-end="671">Manage identity and access controls using IAM roles, policies, and best practices.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="sc0nxi" data-start="672" data-end="743"> <p data-start="674" data-end="743">Monitor and respond to security incidents using AWS security tools.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1qoi3ze" data-start="744" data-end="827"> <p data-start="746" data-end="827">Implement and manage services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, Shield, and WAF.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1at93ot" data-start="828" data-end="896"> <p data-start="830" data-end="896">Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure timely remediation.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="hnrrlt" data-start="897" data-end="969"> <p data-start="899" data-end="969">Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory standards.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="l9rt0e" data-start="970" data-end="1037"> <p data-start="972" data-end="1037">Perform security audits, risk assessments, and threat analysis.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1lbnldz" data-start="1038" data-end="1139"> <p data-start="1040" data-end="1139">Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1711u3s" data-start="1140" data-end="1200"> <p data-start="1142" data-end="1200">Maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1202" data-end="1205"> <h3 data-section-id="eu7ne2" data-start="1207" data-end="1227"><strong data-start="1211" data-end="1227">Requirements</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1228" data-end="1751"> <li data-section-id="csn3c" data-start="1228" data-end="1307"> <p data-start="1230" data-end="1307">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="53im4x" data-start="1308" data-end="1381"> <p data-start="1310" data-end="1381"><strong data-start="1310" data-end="1378">4–8 years of experience in cloud security or cybersecurity roles</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="s6e30w" data-start="1382" data-end="1478"> <p data-start="1384" data-end="1478">Strong hands-on experience with <strong data-start="1416" data-end="1457"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Amazon Web Services</span></span></strong> security services.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1vwnobi" data-start="1479" data-end="1563"> <p data-start="1481" data-end="1563">Deep understanding of IAM, network security, encryption, and cloud architecture.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="m1ilr2" data-start="1564" data-end="1626"> <p data-start="1566" data-end="1626">Experience with security monitoring and incident response.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="wmbi65" data-start="1627" data-end="1703"> <p data-start="1629" data-end="1703">Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks).</p> </li> <li data-section-id="7oreyc" data-start="1704" data-end="1751"> <p data-start="1706" data-end="1751">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1753" data-end="1756"> <h3 data-section-id="swvv2e" data-start="1758" data-end="1778"><strong data-start="1762" data-end="1778">Nice to Have</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1779" data-end="2063"> <li data-section-id="1408m0b" data-start="1779" data-end="1838"> <p data-start="1781" data-end="1838">AWS Security certifications (e.g., Security Specialty).</p> </li> <li data-section-id="4qtwd1" data-start="1839" data-end="1901"> <p data-start="1841" data-end="1901">Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection platforms.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1yrvtqv" data-start="1902" data-end="1959"> <p data-start="1904" data-end="1959">Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1y2lg3i" data-start="1960" data-end="2023"> <p data-start="1962" data-end="2023">Experience in financial services or regulated environments.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="17ger71" data-start="2024" data-end="2063"> <p data-start="2026" data-end="2063">Understanding of DevSecOps practices.</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>