AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Altura Partners Cyber practice are partnered with a Cyber SaaS vendor looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer (internal facing), responsible for safeguarding their cloud and application environments. You\’ll be spearheading the design and deployment of security controls in thier AWS environment, adopting and extending existing controls in Azure AD/MDM, finding and addressing posture gaps, and expanding our ability to protect data that really matters. Design and implement security controls and secure-by-default architecture in AWS and Azure, including but not limited to IAM. Implement secure guardrails for cloud deployments in Terraform Investigate security incidents in conjunction with team, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions Participate in on-call and security support responsibilities Collaborate with Engineering, Platform and Development teams to address security issues and implement best practices Develop and maintain security documentation; Stay updated on the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to ensure robust protection against evolving threats Design and implementation experience with AWS security features (similar Azure familiarity is a plus) ~ Ability to write automations in Python, Java, or Typescript ~ Ability to write secure-by-default Terraform for cloud deployments ~ Solid understanding of cloud and application security principles ~ Knowledge of network protocols, vulnerability management, and creation of Incident Response programs ~ Willingness to learn and adapt to new security challenges and technologies ~ Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security, GIAC GC*, ISC2 CCSP / CISSP, or equivalent are a plus ~4+ years of experience in a cloud security role