AWS Security Engineer

Job Description

The AWS Security Engineer will support UMGC by ensuring the security of its AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The resource will design, implement, and maintain security controls, conduct assessments, and provide ongoing monitoring and response. The contractor will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices and lead initiatives to strengthen the organization’s cloud security posture. This resource reports to the Manager, Information Security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud security controls (IAM, VPC, S3, KMS, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Security Hub).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses; recommend and implement mitigations.
• Monitor and respond to security events; support incident response and forensic investigations.
• Automate security processes and integrate security tools into CI / CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain AWS security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Train engineers on secure coding practices and AWS security standards.
• Lead AWS-focused security roadmap projects and ensure compliance with frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT).
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and vendors to ensure secure design, deployment, and operations.

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