Senior Associate, AWS Security Engineer

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado, United States, is seeking a DevSecOps professional to design and implement secure IT systems, automate cloud infrastructure, and strengthen software delivery.

You will work across teams, use AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and Python to build secure solutions and manage security incidents. The role offers opportunity for collaboration and professional growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred studies in analytics, AI, CS, engineering, or math.
• Proficient with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Experience with Ansible and Puppet for provisioning and deployment.
• Experience managing security infrastructure and incident handling.
• Strong Python skills for cybersecurity solutions.
• Analytical mindset for DevSecOps challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure IT systems to minimize downtime.
• Integrate DevOps and security practices to improve software delivery.
• Manage cloud infrastructure with CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Oversee security incident tracking and remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize deployments.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks through analysis.

Skills

Python

DevSecOps

Analytical thinking

Security incident management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Fields in analytics/CS/engineering/economics

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

• Designing and implementing secure IT systems to support business operations and minimize downtime
• Integrating development, operations, and security practices to enhance software delivery
• Utilizing AWS CloudFormation and Terraform for efficient cloud infrastructure management
• Managing security incident tracking and remediation to maintain system integrity
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment management processes
• Applying analytical thinking to evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks
• Developing and maintaining security infrastructure to support seamless application development
• Leveraging tools like GitHub and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing security controls to protect data
• Building meaningful client connections and anticipating their needs to deliver quality solutions

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics
• Demonstrating proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
• Utilizing Ansible and Puppet for software provisioning and deployment
• Managing security infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting
• Excelling in security incident management and tracking
• Leveraging Python for cybersecurity solutions
• Applying analytical thinking to complex DevSecOps challenges

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure IT systems, utilizing AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Python for cybersecurity solutions. Proficient in managing security incident tracking, vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery.