Senior Cloud Security Engineer (CONTRACT)

Wipro Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Cloud Security Engineer (CONTRACT) in Chennai leads AWS security, IAM, and API security architecture. You will implement encryption, session management, and privileged access controls while aligning with compliance needs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for consistent security deployments.

We seek candidates with 5–8 years of experience in cloud security, strong AWS services knowledge, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Must-have security skills for AWS cloud environments.
• 5–8 years of experience in cloud security roles.
• Ability to implement IAM and API security controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement authentication and authorization using AWS Cognito and IAM.
• Configure API security, including WAF and token-based access.
• Enforce encryption at rest/in transit and key management.
• Support security monitoring, logging, and audits.
• Collaborate with application teams to apply security controls.

Skills

AWS Security

AWS Cognito

Amazon Verified Permissions

VPC Lattice

API Gateway

WAF

OAuth2

OIDC

JWT

Authorization Models

Encryption

API Security

Cloud Networking

ECS/Fargate

Security Monitoring

PCI-DSS

Zero Trust

Job description

Senior Cloud Security Engineer (CONTRACT) Job Description Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Engineer (CONTRACT) City: Chennai State/Province: Tamil Nadu Posting Start Date: 10/30/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Primary Focus:AWS security, IAM, authorization, cloud security controls, infrastructure security, API security, and implementation of security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Implement authentication and authorization capabilities using AWS Cognito, Amazon Verified Permissions, and VPC Lattice.
• Implement and maintain API security controls, including schema validation, traffic inspection, WAF configuration, and service-to-service security.
• Configure and maintain encryption at rest, encryption in transit, tokenization, and other data protection mechanisms.
• Implement secure session management, SSO integrations, and machine-to-machine authentication patterns.
• Support privileged access management and centralized authorization frameworks.
• Implement logging, audit controls, telemetry protection, and immutable audit storage requirements.
• Support vulnerability management, cloud security posture improvements, and compliance initiatives.
• Work closely with application and platform teams to ensure security controls are consistently implemented.

Must-Have Skills

• AWS Security
• AWS Cognito
• Amazon Verified Permissions
• VPC Lattice
• API Gateway
• WAF
• OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, Private Key JWT
• Authorization Models (RBAC, ABAC, Policy-Based Access Control)
• Encryption and Key Management
• API Security
• Cloud Networking
• ECS/Fargate
• Security Monitoring and Auditing
• PCI-DSS and Financial Services Security Controls
• Zero Trust Principles

Mandatory Skills: AWS Security Services.Experience: 5-8 Years.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.