Chicago, IL · Remote
$57 - $76.25/hr
Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ... Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$57 - $76.25/hr
Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ... Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Chicago, IL · Remote
$57 - $76.25/hr
Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ... Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Quick apply
Chicago, IL · Remote
$57 - $76.25/hr
Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ... Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job#: 3045191 Application Security Engineer Bot Detection and Routing Location: Chicago, Denver ... Implement security best practices within AWS-hosted applications and services. * Investigate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job#: 3045191 Application Security Engineer Bot Detection and Routing Location: Chicago, Denver ... Implement security best practices within AWS-hosted applications and services. * Investigate ...
Security Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across enterprise ... Support security and governance initiatives across AWS, Azure, and SaaS platforms. Review cloud ...
Security Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across enterprise ... Support security and governance initiatives across AWS, Azure, and SaaS platforms. Review cloud ...
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
$66 - $87.75/hr
Architect and enforce cloud security controls across AWS and Azure, including IAM policies, network ... Partner with Engineering, and Application Development teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
$66 - $87.75/hr
Architect and enforce cloud security controls across AWS and Azure, including IAM policies, network ... Partner with Engineering, and Application Development teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
$66 - $87.75/hr
Architect and enforce cloud security controls across AWS and Azure, including IAM policies, network ... Partner with Engineering, and Application Development teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
$66 - $87.75/hr
Architect and enforce cloud security controls across AWS and Azure, including IAM policies, network ... Partner with Engineering, and Application Development teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Work as a member of the security engineering team and cross functionally to help promote hybrid on ... AWS, Azure, and GCP experience (AWS strongly preferred) * Infrastructure as code (IaC) (AWS ...
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Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Work as a member of the security engineering team and cross functionally to help promote hybrid on ... AWS, Azure, and GCP experience (AWS strongly preferred) * Infrastructure as code (IaC) (AWS ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
$118K - $161K/yr
Senior Security Engineer Are you a security engineer who wants to build a program from the ... Secure our AWS environment: IAM/IC, network segmentation, logging, configuration baselines ...
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$118K - $161K/yr
Senior Security Engineer Are you a security engineer who wants to build a program from the ... Secure our AWS environment: IAM/IC, network segmentation, logging, configuration baselines ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Role As the Security Engineering Manager, you will lead our Security Engineering team in a ... Hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud-native security tooling (CSPM, CWPP, DSPM)
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Role As the Security Engineering Manager, you will lead our Security Engineering team in a ... Hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud-native security tooling (CSPM, CWPP, DSPM)
Bolingbrook, IL · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native ... Skills Security, Information security, engineering management, AI Security, AI Top Skills Details ...
Bolingbrook, IL · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native ... Skills Security, Information security, engineering management, AI Security, AI Top Skills Details ...
Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$149 - $235/hr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$149 - $235/hr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
$75 - $80/hr
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing AI/ML security controls ... Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/GCP) and cloud-native security controls (IAM ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Drive control-plane and IAM security strategy across AWS and GCP, including relationships with ... engineering, incident response & automation: * Advance our detection strategy: design high-signal ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
AWS Security Architecture & Hardening * Design and implement AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs ... AI & Modern Engineering Tools * Hands-on experience using AI-powered development or security ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
AWS Security Architecture & Hardening * Design and implement AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs ... AI & Modern Engineering Tools * Hands-on experience using AI-powered development or security ...
Mundelein, IL · On-site
$200K - $315K/yr
Dedicated Security Engineer background with a primary domain in infrastructure and cloud security (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure also fine) * Track record building security systems end to end ...
Mundelein, IL · On-site
$200K - $315K/yr
Dedicated Security Engineer background with a primary domain in infrastructure and cloud security (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure also fine) * Track record building security systems end to end ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$98K - $160K/yr
Identify and raise risks or potential vulnerabilities at all stages of the security- engineering ... AWS OPA, SCP, SecurityHub, Config, EventBridge, SSM, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender a plus.
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$98K - $160K/yr
Identify and raise risks or potential vulnerabilities at all stages of the security- engineering ... AWS OPA, SCP, SecurityHub, Config, EventBridge, SSM, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender a plus.
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An AWS Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They work to secure applications, data, and networks by managing identity and access controls, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with security best practices. Their role includes conducting security assessments, responding to incidents, and implementing automated security solutions. AWS Security Engineers collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure a secure cloud environment while optimizing performance and scalability.
To thrive as an AWS Security Engineer, you need a solid understanding of cloud security principles, AWS services, identity and access management, and infrastructure as code practices, often backed by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty is commonly expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for identifying risks, implementing safeguards, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust cloud security within an evolving technological landscape.
AWS Security Engineers frequently encounter the challenge of balancing robust security controls with the need for agility and scalability in rapidly changing cloud environments. They must stay up to date with evolving AWS services and emerging cybersecurity threats, often requiring close collaboration with DevOps and development teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines. Managing complex access permissions and monitoring for anomalous activities across multiple AWS accounts can also be demanding. However, these challenges provide excellent opportunities to build expertise in both cloud infrastructure and security operations, contributing to professional growth and making the role intellectually rewarding.
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$57 - $76.25/hr
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Re-posted 25 days ago
Position Title:
Cloud Security Engineer
Remote/Onsite :100% Remote
Required Tech/Experience (Manager won’t consider candidates without the following):
Preferred Tech/Experience (Not required, but moves the candidate to the top of the list):
Typical Day to Day (Tasks & Responsibilities):
Years’ Experience/Degree Requirements/Certification:
Job Description:
● Implement and optimize security controls for AWS cloud infrastructure through code.
● Monitor and review application and infrastructure security posture, initiating remediation
efforts with relevant teams.
● Recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures for current
security challenges.
● Collaborate with DevOps and Platform teams to ensure security considerations are
embedded from the outset.
● Identify, create, and implement security standards for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
deployment automations.
● Oversee the implementation and administration of logging and monitoring services to
safeguard the security and integrity of applications.
● Create and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and online
collaborative documentation (e.g., Wiki) with high quality.
● Work on other security engineering initiatives such as streamlining vulnerability
management and network architecture.
What you will bring to the team:
● 5+ years of demonstrable experience with AWS cloud security infrastructure and tools.
● Experience with three or more of the following AWS services: GuardDuty, CloudTrail,
CloudWatch, Inspector, SecurityHub, TrustedAdvisor, Config, ControlTower / GuardRails.
● Experience using organizational cloud governance constructs (e.g., AWS Organizations
including OUs and SCPs).
● Strong understanding and experience with IAM, including roles and policies.
● Strong understanding and experience with cloud access control & security mechanisms
(e.g., ACL, Security Groups, VPCs).
● Strong knowledge of application development, cloud networking concepts, systems
engineering, and network engineering to develop security requirements and best
practices, enterprise risk assessment methodologies
● Strong experience with Terraform.
● Strong experience with Wiz.
● Experience with CI/CD pipeline tooling (Artifactory/ECR, Github Actions)
● Able to show initiative and translate business requirements and needs into technical,
secure solutions.
● Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex security
concepts clearly and concisely
● Experience with other cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, OC
