AWS Security Engineer
Job Description
UltraViolet Cyber, a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company, is seeking an AWS Security Engineer to join their growing cloud infrastructure and security team. This role combines technical expertise in AWS cloud security with a focus on implementing and maintaining robust security solutions.
The position offers an opportunity to work with a company that provides comprehensive security operations solutions to Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. Based in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and India, UltraViolet Cyber stands at the forefront of security-as-code innovation.
As an AWS Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing security controls, managing IAM policies, conducting security assessments, and automating security processes using various AWS tools. The role requires a strong background in cloud security, with at least 3 years of experience focusing on AWS, and expertise in various AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, and RDS.
The company offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a flexible Discretionary Time Off program. This hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA, provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge technology and a team of security practitioners with decades of experience.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, strong scripting abilities in Python and Bash, and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools. They should be passionate about staying current with emerging threats and AWS security services while maintaining compliance with industry standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
Responsibilities For AWS Security Engineer
- Design and implement security controls and best practices for AWS environments
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities in AWS
- Manage IAM policies, roles, and permissions to enforce least privilege access
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration tests
- Automate security processes using AWS Config, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub
- Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Develop and maintain documentation for security policies and procedures
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and AWS security services
Requirements For AWS Security Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on AWS
- Strong understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience with security tools such as AWS WAF, KMS, Inspector, and Macie
- Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis
- Knowledge of network security, encryption, and identity management
Benefits For AWS Security Engineer
- 401(k) with employer match of 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually
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