AWS Cloud Security Manager

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape cloud security strategy

Exposure to multi-cloud transformation initiatives

Career progression into senior roles

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking an AWS Cloud Security Manager in Kuala Lumpur to secure a multi-account AWS environment. You will design and implement secure architectures, enhance cloud security, and drive DevSecOps practices within the team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS security tools and governance models. Opportunities for career progression into senior leadership roles are available in this collaborative technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience securing AWS environments using native security tooling.
• Solid understanding of AWS governance models like landing zones and account structures.
• Experience with CI/CD security and automated controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS cloud architectures.
• Enhance cloud security posture using AWS-native services.
• Drive DevSecOps practices by embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

AWS security tooling

DevSecOps practices

Cloud risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Terraform

Security Hub

GuardDuty

IAM

Config

WAF

Job description

Key Responsibilities

This role plays a critical part in securing a multi‑account AWS environment while enabling business and engineering teams to innovate safely.

• Designing and implementing secure AWS cloud architectures, including landing zones and multi‑account governance frameworks
• Enhancing cloud security posture using AWS‑native services such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, WAF, and Control Tower
• Driving DevSecOps practices by embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform)
• Leading cloud security operations including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Establishing and enforcing cloud governance, risk controls, and security baselines aligned to regulatory requirements
• Supporting internal and external audits (e.g., ISO27001, PCI‑DSS) and ensuring remediation of findings
• Collaborating closely with engineering, infrastructure, and risk teams to enable secure cloud adoption
• Managing and mentoring a small team of cloud security engineers

Qualifications

A successful AWS Cloud Security Manager should have:

• Proven hands‑on experience securing AWS environments using native security tooling (e.g., Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, WAF, Shield)
• Solid understanding of AWS governance models, including landing zones, account structures, and access management
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security, Terraform, and automated controls
• Background in cloud risk management, security architecture, and vulnerability remediation
• Prior exposure to regulated environments such as financial services, fintech, or large enterprise environments is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape cloud security strategy in a growing regional setup
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale, multi‑cloud transformation initiatives
• Collaborative environment with strong investment in technology and security
• Career progression into senior leadership or regional security roles

If you are passionate about cloud security and ready to make an impact, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Kuala Lumpur!