AWS IT Security Specialist (Intermediate)

We are looking for an Intermediate AWS IT Security Specialist to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls within our AWS cloud environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Application teams to secure cloud-native services, enforce security best practices, and help maintain regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for someone with strong foundational experience in AWS and cybersecurity who is ready to grow into a more advanced role.

Key Responsibilities :

Cloud Security Operations :

• Monitor and maintain security posture across AWS accounts using native tools such as AWS GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, and Security Hub.
• Conduct regular audits of IAM policies, roles, and groups to ensure least privilege access and secure authentication practices (e.g., MFA, federated access).
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation using tools such as AWS Inspector, Tenable, or equivalent.
• Respond to security incidents in AWS environments, including investigation, containment, and reporting.

Security Configuration & Compliance :

Infrastructure and Application Security :

Monitoring & Logging :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Soft Skills :