Senior Associate AWS Security Engineer

PWC

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Salary
$95,000–$106,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $100k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $150,300–$206,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Associate AWS Security Engineer

As an AWS Security Engineer - Senior 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 recommendations for infrastructure improvements within a DevSecOps framework.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure IT systems to support business operations and optimize performance.
  • 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 combination of specialized training and experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience are required.
  • Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform is preferred.
  • Use of Python for security engineering and incident management is preferred.
  • One or more certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
  • A degree in fields like Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science is preferred.
  • Experience with tools like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Jenkins, and GitLab is preferred.
  • Ability to build client connections and solve problems within a DevSecOps framework is preferred.

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