Lead AWS IAM Security Engineer
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- Identity & Access Management: Design and enforce secure AWS IAM policies, roles, permission boundaries, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and EKS Pod Identity / IRSA configurations
- Cloud Detection & Posture Management: Implement and manage security monitoring and posture tools including Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS CloudTrail, Macie, and IAM Access Analyzer
- PKI & Certificate Management: Build and manage automated certificate lifecycle workflows using AWS Private CA (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM-backed), ACM, and mTLS trust stores, coordinating closely with the client’s Security approvals
- Secrets & Encryption: Secure sensitive data using AWS KMS (including Multi-Region Keys), Secrets Manager, and the External Secrets Operator
Requirements
- Baseline (Mandatory): Strong hands-on experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript for security-as-code automation
- AWS PKI & TLS: Deep expertise in AWS Private CA (HSM-backed), ACM, mTLS trust stores, automated certificate issuance/rotation/revocation, and PayPal Security compliance workflows
- Proficiency with Amazon GuardDuty, Security Hub (AWS FSBP, CIS, NIST benchmarks), Macie, and IAM Access Analyzer
- Experience supporting strict PCI-scoped fintech audits and CSPM frameworks
- Identity & Secrets Management: Advanced IAM expertise (roles, trust policies, permission boundaries, SCPs, IRSA/EKS Pod Identity), Secrets Manager, External Secrets Operator, and KMS/MRK envelope encryption
- Supply Chain & Application Security: SAST tools (SonarQube, CodeQL), Dependabot, and software supply chain security (image signing and provenance via Cosign/SLSA) integrated with CDK & TypeScript
Nice to have
- Experience with Wiz (CSPM/CNAPP)
- Advanced deployments of AWS Private CA (PCA) and complex KMS key hierarchies
Benefits & conditions
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off - the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
- Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
- If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
About the company
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG), EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.
At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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