AWS Security & IAM Engineer

Computer Task; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG seeks an AWS Security & IAM Engineer to design, implement, and support IAM solutions in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on least-privilege, governance, and security monitoring across multi-account AWS environments.

Responsibilities include automation with Python, IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation, and integration with identity platforms. Bachelor's degree and AWS/IAM certifications preferred; 5-month duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant AWS, cloud security, or IAM certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support AWS IAM solutions (users, roles, policies, privileged access controls).
• Enforce least-privilege access, security policies and governance across multi-account AWS environments.
• Monitor and remediate IAM security risks, policy violations, and access issues.
• Automate identity provisioning, access reviews, reporting, and governance using Python and AWS tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for IAM and cloud resource provisioning.
• Support audits, access certifications, identity lifecycle management, and security monitoring.
• Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise identity platforms and authentication protocols.

Skills

AWS IAM

Python scripting

Terraform/CloudFormation

AWS CLI

Linux

Shell scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

SSO/SAML/OAuth

Okta/SailPoint/Entra

PAM/ServiceNow/Jira/SIEM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related

AWS/cloud security/IAM certifications

Tools

Boto3

AWS CLI

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD tools

Git

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill an AWS Security & IAM Engineer position for our client.

Location

Dallas, TX

Duration

5 months

Duties

• Design, implement, and support AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including users, roles, policies, and privileged access controls.
• Enforce least-privilege access, security policies, and governance standards across multi-account AWS environments.
• Monitor and remediate IAM security risks, policy violations, and access issues.
• Automate identity provisioning, access reviews, reporting, and governance using Python and AWS tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for IAM and cloud resource provisioning.
• Support compliance audits, access certifications, identity lifecycle management, and security monitoring.
• Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise identity platforms, directories, and authentication protocols.

Skills

• Strong AWS security and IAM expertise, including AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and permission boundaries.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, Boto3, AWS CLI, and API integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or CloudFormation, CI/CD tools, and Git.
• Knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, networking, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance, SSO, SAML, OAuth, and directory services.
• Familiarity with identity platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, ISIM, or ISAM.
• Preferred experience with IAM request and approval workflows, PAM solutions, ServiceNow, Jira, and SIEM integrations.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting AWS IAM and cloud security solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience automating identity provisioning, access management, and governance processes across cloud and enterprise IT environments.
• Experience with access reviews, compliance requirements, security troubleshooting, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure and efficient identity management solutions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant AWS, cloud security, or IAM certifications are preferred.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.