Cloud Security Engineer

City Electrical Factors; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cloud Security Engineer, focusing on AWS CDK and Python. This role emphasizes creating secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and codifying security policies. You'll collaborate with talented teams to innovate and enhance cloud security practices while enjoying a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. With a commitment to growth and development, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of cloud security in a dynamic industry. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) company match program

Telehealth

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Training Programs

Internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud security or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS CDK and Python automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain infrastructure as code using AWS CDK.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security policies.

Skills

AWS CDK

Python

TypeScript

Cloud Security

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Serverless Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Job description

At City Electric Supply, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!

About CES:

CES is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognize that technology and data are at the forefront of this.

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.

To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...

Considering applicants who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI.

Summary:
We are expanding our cloud security team and hiring a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). This role is highly development-focused and will be responsible for writing infrastructure-as-code primarily using AWS CDK with TypeScript. You will help lead the codification of security policies and reusable modules and work closely with cloud and security engineers to implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience with CDK and Python to support tooling, automation, and enforcement of security measures across multiple cloud environments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure as code using AWS CDK with a strong emphasis on security best practices
• Serve as the primary engineer codifying security policies and controls directly into reusable CDK constructs and modules
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement CDK patterns and guardrails across multi-account AWS environments
• Write and support Python-based automation tools and integrate them with CDK stacks to ensure secure, scalable deployment
• Support and mentor engineers by helping prioritize and implement security initiatives within cloud environments
• Build technical solutions and security guardrails for CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure deployment processes
• Work closely with cloud, security, and DevOps teams to align CDK-based infrastructure deployments with governance and compliance requirements
• Assist with implementing serverless technologies where applicable while maintaining strong security posture
• Investigate and remediate cloud security risks by developing scalable code-based solutions
• Drive IaC governance by helping shape best practices and processes around CDK usage across engineering teams
• Document project workflows, infrastructure designs, and security policies to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability across teams
• Create and maintain technical documentation for cloud security projects, including architecture diagrams, implementation steps, and ongoing updates
  
  
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in cloud security or infrastructure engineering
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience designing and deploying infrastructure using AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit)
• Proficiency in TypeScript for CDK development and Python for automation tooling
• Strong experience with AWS serverless services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and DynamoDB
• Demonstrated ability to build reusable CDK constructs and modules that scale across environments
• Experience supporting or leading security-first IaC initiatives in an enterprise environment
• Familiarity with Terraform, preferred
  
  
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Deep expertise in AWS CDK and its use in codifying infrastructure and security policies
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, particularly within AWS environments
• Ability to translate security requirements into scalable, reusable code-based solutions
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and developing infrastructure in TypeScript
• Ability to work independently and drive cross-team security initiatives through code
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially when guiding teams on secure CDK patterns
• Experience with integrating security into CI/CD workflows and serverless architectures
• Strategic problem solver who can design secure, automated infrastructure that aligns with business goals
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern cloud threats, compliance standards, and tooling
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) company match program
• Telehealth
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental, physical, financial wellness
• Auto and Home Insurance discount
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs
• Employee Discount Program
• Training Programs
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law
  
  
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  
  
  

EEO Statement

City Electric Supply (CES) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other protected class status. In addition to the federal law requirements, CES complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. CES also makes reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Attention Applicants: If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace.

For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.