AWS/Security Networking Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42040

AgileEngine; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive USD-based compensation

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading software development company in Madrid is seeking a Senior AWS/Security Networking Engineer to design secure, scalable cloud networks. The role involves optimizing infrastructure, enforcing security standards, and conducting assessments while working in a dynamic and innovation-focused environment. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, AWS certifications, and strong networking and security expertise. Competitive compensation with perks like flexible working and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Core networking concepts knowledge (routing, DNS, firewalls, load balancers).
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty).
• Understanding of encryption and secure data flows.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize AWS networking solutions.
• Enforce security standards aligned with NIST and CIS.
• Conduct network and security assessments.

Skills

3+ years of experience

Networking expertise

Security expertise

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

AWS Security Specialty

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the AWS/Security Networking Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42040 role at AgileEngine.

Join us and receive a $2,500 signing bonus! AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

Role

Join as a Senior AWS/Security Networking Engineer to shape secure, scalable cloud networks that drive business impact. You’ll influence design decisions, optimize infrastructure, and collaborate across teams, gaining hands-on experience with AWS and security while growing in a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize AWS networking solutions (VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, PrivateLink, Route 53, ALB/NLB, etc.).
• Define and enforce security standards in alignment with NIST and CIS benchmarks.
• Conduct network and security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive remediation plans.
• Support incident response and troubleshooting across the network and security stack.
• Automate routine tasks using infrastructure-as-code and security-as-code best practices.
• Partner with governance, risk, and compliance teams to maintain audit readiness.

MUST HAVES

• 3+ years of experience.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty; AWS Security Specialty.
• Networking expertise: Core networking concepts (routing, DNS, firewalls, load balancers); AWS networking constructs (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway, etc.).
• Security expertise: Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks and CIS benchmarks; hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield, etc.); understanding of encryption, key management, and secure data flows.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform); familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment.
• English: Upper-Intermediate level.

NICE TO HAVES

• Working knowledge of developing basic REST API Services.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, with options for working from home and going to the office.

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