AWS Security Engineer Associate

PWC

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Salary
$80,000–$90,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $85k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$204,446 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $85k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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About PWC

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is one of the "Big Four" accounting and professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to companies, governments, and institutions worldwide. Industry: Professional Services & Accounting

PWC currently has 117 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AWS Security Engineer Associate

As an AWS Security Engineer - Experience Associate within the Infrastructure practice, you will design and implement secure IT systems to optimize performance and minimize downtime. You will bridge the gap between development, operations, and security teams to ensure the consistent and efficient delivery of software and applications. Your daily responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, managing incident tracking, and remediating risks to maintain system reliability. To achieve these goals, you will utilize AWS CloudFormation and Terraform for infrastructure automation, Python for security engineering and incident management, and tools like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks to enhance cybersecurity measures. You will also leverage Jenkins and GitLab for continuous integration and deployment while analyzing complex data to provide technical recommendations for infrastructure improvements within a DevSecOps framework.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure IT systems to optimize performance and support business operations.
  • Integrate development, operations, and security practices to ensure consistent software delivery.
  • Automate infrastructure management using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security controls to mitigate risks.
  • Manage security incident tracking and remediation processes to maintain system reliability.
  • Enhance cybersecurity measures using tools like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks.
  • Deploy scalable solutions using Jenkins and GitLab for continuous integration and deployment.
  • Analyze complex data to provide insights and recommendations for infrastructure improvements.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training/experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience are required.
  • Preference for a degree in Analytics, Data Science, AI, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (preferred).
  • Possession of AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH (preferred).
  • Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform is preferred.
  • Utilization of Python for security engineering and incident management is preferred.
  • Experience managing security infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Ability to build meaningful client connections in complex environments is preferred.

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