Security Engineer - AWS

We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our team to ensure the security and compliance of our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for verifying that the environment is correctly configured, validating compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks, and monitoring adherence to NIST 800-53 controls. This role includes proactive identification of security gaps, ticket creation for remediation, and regular engagement with stakeholders to address findings, configurations, and vulnerabilities., * Ensure AWS environment is securely and correctly configured according to best practices.

• Validate compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks.
• Monitor and assess the environment to ensure continuous alignment with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Create and manage tickets to address and remediate identified security gaps.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss findings, configurations, and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams to support secure cloud operations.
• Automate security processes using cloud-native tools and scripting.
• Maintain documentation of security policies, procedures, and technical configurations.
• Stay up to date with AWS security best practices, compliance standards, and emerging threats.

• Strong experience with AWS, including security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF).
• Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools, including running queries and creating alerts.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices inside and outside of the cloud.
• Understanding of secure cloud architecture and best practices for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure AWS environments.
• Proficiency in VPC design, security groups, NACLs, VPNs, and firewalls within AWS.
• Expertise in compliance frameworks, including STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, CloudFormation, Terraform).

Professional Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to take initiative in an agile environment.
• A focus on customer service and customer relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team player mentality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wiz, Tenable, or similar tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP) are preferred.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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