AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Tribus; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is looking for an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to enhance its security posture across high-performance platforms. This mid-senior level position involves implementing AWS security controls, managing IAM frameworks, and deploying monitoring tools. The ideal candidate has strong AWS expertise and experience with Terraform and Python scripting. This role promises exposure to cutting-edge environments with relocation packages available.

Benefits

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud security, platform security, or DevSecOps.
• Strong AWS expertise with IAM, SCP, RCP.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance AWS cloud security controls.
• Manage IAM frameworks and enforce least-privilege access.
• Deploy monitoring tools like GuardDuty and Security Hub.

Skills

AWS expertise

IAM management

Terraform

Python scripting

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

GuardDuty

CloudFormation

Security Hub

Configuration

CloudTrail

Job description

Overview

AWS Cloud Security Engineer - Global Quant Trading Environment - Hong Kong - Relocation Package

A leading global trading and investment firm is hiring an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen its security posture across high-performance research and trading platforms.

You’ll be at the centre of securing and optimising AWS infrastructure - from IAM and SCP / RCP policy management through to encryption, automation, and real-time monitoring.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge environments where technology, data, and security are mission-critical.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance AWS cloud security controls.
• Manage IAM frameworks and enforce least-privilege access.
• Deploy GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, and CloudTrail for proactive monitoring.
• Support encryption strategies (KMS) to safeguard sensitive data.
• Define and maintain AWS security baselines and compliance checks.
• Build automation frameworks using Terraform / CloudFormation.
• Strengthen cloud security operations via CSPM, CWNP, and ASPM methodologies.
• Partner with IT, risk, and leadership teams to align security with business goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud security, platform security, or DevSecOps.
• Strong AWS expertise, especially IAM, SCP, RCP, and security baselining.
• Hands-on with Terraform / CloudFormation and Python scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud security operations tooling (CSPM / CWNP / ASPM).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A growth mindset with eagerness to expand in cloud security.

If you’re seeking a high-impact role where AWS security is front and centre, this is a standout opportunity.

Leading industry & relocation packages available

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media