Lead AWS IAM Security Engineer

EPAM Systems Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to secure a multi-region AWS architecture. You will architect, implement, and automate security controls across IAM, PKI, secrets management, and CSPM, ensuring PCI compliance for fintech workloads.

The role emphasizes hands-on AWS CDK and TypeScript, with advanced PKI, certificate management and secure secret handling. Remote options apply; salary ranges and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Baseline (Mandatory): Strong hands-on experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript for security-as-code automation.
• AWS PKI & TLS: Deep expertise in AWS Private CA (HSM-backed) and automated certificate workflows.
• Experience with GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie and IAM Access Analyzer for cloud posture management.
• Experience supporting PCI-scoped fintech audits and CSPM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce secure AWS IAM policies, roles and SCPs.
• Implement security monitoring and posture tools (GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Macie).
• Build and manage certificate lifecycle workflows using AWS Private CA and ACM.
• Secure data using KMS, Secrets Manager and External Secrets Operator.

Skills

IAM & CSPM

PCI compliance

Security automation

Security monitoring

Tools

AWS CDK

TypeScript

GuardDuty

Security Hub

Macie

IAM Access Analyzer

KMS

Secrets Manager

Cosign

SLSA

Job description

We are looking for a specialized Cloud Security Engineer to secure our next-generation multi-region architecture. In this role, you will architect, implement, and automate robust security controls across AWS — spanning enterprise IAM, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), secrets management, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) — while ensuring strict compliance for PCI-scoped fintech workloads.

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Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Management: Design and enforce secure AWS IAM policies, roles, permission boundaries, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and EKS Pod Identity / IRSA configurations
• Cloud Detection & Posture Management: Implement and manage security monitoring and posture tools including Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS CloudTrail, Macie, and IAM Access Analyzer
• PKI & Certificate Management: Build and manage automated certificate lifecycle workflows using AWS Private CA (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM-backed), ACM, and mTLS trust stores, coordinating closely with the client's Security approvals
• Secrets & Encryption: Secure sensitive data using AWS KMS (including Multi-Region Keys), Secrets Manager, and the External Secrets Operator

Requirements

• Baseline (Mandatory): Strong hands-on experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript for security-as-code automation
• AWS PKI & TLS: Deep expertise in AWS Private CA (HSM-backed), ACM, mTLS trust stores, automated certificate issuance/rotation/revocation, and PayPal Security compliance workflows
• Proficiency with Amazon GuardDuty, Security Hub (AWS FSBP, CIS, NIST benchmarks), Macie, and IAM Access Analyzer
• Experience supporting strict PCI-scoped fintech audits and CSPM frameworks
• Identity & Secrets Management: Advanced IAM expertise (roles, trust policies, permission boundaries, SCPs, IRSA/EKS Pod Identity), Secrets Manager, External Secrets Operator, and KMS/MRK envelope encryption
• Supply Chain & Application Security: SAST tools (SonarQube, CodeQL), Dependabot, and software supply chain security (image signing and provenance via Cosign/SLSA) integrated with CDK & TypeScript

Nice to have

• Experience with Wiz (CSPM/CNAPP)
• Advanced deployments of AWS Private CA (PCA) and complex KMS key hierarchies

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

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