Senior AWS Cloud Security & Tooling Engineer

aKUBE; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,150 - 144,062; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Mid-Senior Level AWS Specialist with extensive experience in AWS, Terraform, and Python. This hybrid role focuses on building automation and tooling to enhance developer productivity. The ideal candidate will excel in AWS networking and IAM policy creation, with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a contract position in Glendale, California, offering competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience.
• 3+ years of infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• 3+ years of software engineering with Python.
• Strong grasp of AWS networking.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation and self-service tooling.
• Troubleshoot and unblock teams on IAM permissions.
• Operate AWS accounts securely.
• Write Terraform modules and Python-based tooling.
• Provide technical guidance on AWS best practices.
• Document processes and tooling clearly.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

AWS experience as a generalist

Infrastructure as code with Terraform

Software engineering with Python

AWS networking

IAM and Security policy creation

CI/CD pipelines familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Terraform

Python

Docker

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking a Mid-Senior Level AWS Specialist with extensive experience in AWS, Terraform, and Python. This hybrid role focuses on building automation and tooling to enhance developer productivity. The ideal candidate will excel in AWS networking and IAM policy creation, with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a contract position in Glendale, California, offering competitive hourly rates.