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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect - AWS - **Company:** Ai Asap Llc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Open Web Application Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, SonarQube, Policy as Code, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Veracode, Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Checkmarx, Api Gateway, Terraform, Prisma Cloud Platform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/566dea74-e483-4cc3-a137-55f06ac61aff ## About the Role * 15+ years in application security / product security, with 3+ years securing workloads on AWS. * Hands-on expertise with AWS security services: IAM, WAF, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail. * Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication/authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML). * Experience with security tooling: SonarQube/Checkmarx/Veracode (SAST), Snyk/Prisma/Aqua (SCA & containers), Burp Suite/OWASP ZAP (DAST). * Proficiency in at least one language for automation - Python, Go, or similar; ability to read Java/Node.js/.NET application code. * Experience securing containerized (Docker, EKS/ECS) and serverless (Lambda) architectures. * IaC security: Terraform or CloudFormation with Checkov/tfsec/cfn-nag. * CI/CD security integration: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline. * Certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred); CSSLP, OSWE, or CISSP. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud). * Threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE, PASTA) and secure SDLC program experience. * Prior work in a client-facing or consulting/delivery environment with enterprise customers. * Exposure to compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP. Soft Skills * Strong communication - able to explain risk and remediation to both engineers and business stakeholders. * Pragmatic, risk-based mindset; balances security rigor with delivery velocity. * Self-driven; comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving programs., Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience. ## Description * Perform threat modeling and secure design reviews for applications and microservices deployed on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway). * Integrate and operate security tooling in CI/CD pipelines: SAST, DAST, SCA/dependency scanning, container image scanning, and IaC scanning. * Configure and manage AWS-native security services: WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub, KMS, Secrets Manager, IAM. * Define and enforce least-privilege IAM policies, secrets management standards, and encryption (at rest/in transit) across workloads. * Conduct secure code reviews and vulnerability triage; partner with dev teams on remediation and secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10, CWE). * Harden infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation) using policy-as-code (OPA, Checkov) and guardrails (SCPs, Config rules). * Support penetration test coordination, findings remediation, and audit/compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS as applicable). * Respond to application-layer security incidents; contribute to detection rules and runbooks. * Mentor engineers and champion DevSecOps culture across delivery teams. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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