Lead Security Engineer — AWS Cloud

We are looking for a Lead Security Engineer — AWS Cloud to guide cloud security initiatives and collaborate closely with leadership teams. This role is fully hands-on, requiring you to monitor, assess, and address security vulnerabilities while refining processes and improving security pipelines. Join us to lead impactful projects and ensure top-tier AWS security standards. Responsibilities Analyze and respond to AWS Cloud security alerts identified by CrowdStrike SOC Coordinate with cross-functional teams to correct security flaws and misconfigurations Resolve emerging security challenges promptly Compile weekly and monthly security metrics for leadership review Manage and enhance AWS Cloud Security procedures including integrations, playbooks, custom alerts and associated documentation Prepare and provide evidence and records for annual audits Assess and prioritize application security weaknesses Evaluate and address Kubernetes security threats Requirements 5+ years of experience in cloud security or equivalent fields 1+ years of relevant leadership experience In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud Security, including networking and core services Expert-level comprehension of AWS architecture and tools like IAM, VPC, Security Group, EC2, Lambda, ECR, ECS, S3, CloudTrail, ACM, DynamoDB, Redshift and KMS Hands-on expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for security scans Proficiency with Terraform and GitHub for managing infrastructure Strong grasp of Kubernetes architecture, security measures, and Terraform-based deployment Knowledge of CrowdStrike products, Security Operation Center functions, and Snyk Familiarity with Codefresh, Argo CD, and PerimeterX Understanding of SUMO Logic and Okta Workforce Identity solutions Ability to detect security coverage gaps and develop remediation strategies Experience in investigating security incidents and creating comprehensive reports Proven capability to collaborate directly with clients and senior leadership independently Excellent verbal and written communication abilities English proficiency at B2 level or higher for interacting with US-based client teams Nice to have Experience in application security Understanding of DNS configurations Proficiency in Python scripting Knowledge of Azure and GCP cloud security practices for alerting and remediation Background in Red Team security testing