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Cloud Security Engineer

Momentum Financial Services Group
Toronto, CAN
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
aws

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What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement AWS security architectures aligned with compliance and industry best practices
  • Assess cloud security risks, enforce security policies, and support audits across AWS environments
  • Manage AWS IAM, Organizations, and Control Tower to enforce least privilege and role-based access controls
  • Deploy and manage AWS-native security services (Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector, WAF, Shield)
  • Configure and maintain encryption solutions (AWS KMS, CloudHSM, ACM, Secrets Manager)
  • Integrate AWS logging and monitoring (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config) with SIEM platforms for threat detection
  • Secure networks via AWS VPCs, Security Groups, ACLs, and PrivateLink
  • Work with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native and third-party tools
  • Automate security with Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Apply container and Kubernetes security practices for AWS EKS, ECS, and Fargate environments
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation in AWS environments
  • Drive compliance with CIS AWS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA frameworks
  • Develop and test incident response and disaster recovery plans for cloud systems
  • Train internal teams on cloud security risks, controls, and emerging best practices
  • What You’ll Bring to the Table
  • 10+ years of IT/security experience with 4+ years focused on AWS cloud security
  • Hands-on expertise securing AWS services (IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, ECS, Fargate, CloudFront, Route 53)
  • Strong knowledge of AWS-native security tools (GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie, Inspector, WAF, Shield, CloudTrail, CloudWatch)
  • Proficiency in encryption and key management using AWS KMS, CloudHSM, and ACM
  • Experience with IaC and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Skilled in container and serverless security (EKS, ECS, Fargate, Lambda)
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity federation, and RBAC in AWS environments
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and audit readiness in cloud environments
  • Familiarity with SIEM and SOAR tools, incident response, and forensic analysis in AWS
  • Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus
  • AWS Security Specialty or equivalent certifications preferred (CISSP, Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)

Skills

  • That Set You Apart
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to act proactively in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communicator, able to explain security concepts to technical and business stakeholders
  • Team-oriented collaborator who integrates security seamlessly into DevOps and engineering workflows
  • Dedicated to continuous learning, with a passion for emerging security technologies and threats
  • Ethical and business-minded, balancing security best practices with operational needs
  • Education + Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of leading cloud security initiatives in regulated industries
  • Ready to safeguard critical cloud platforms and lead the way in AWS security? Apply today and help us build secure, scalable, and compliant digital experiences.
  • #SJ
  • #LI-SA1

Qualifications

  • That Set You Apart
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to act proactively in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communicator, able to explain security concepts to technical and business stakeholders
  • Team-oriented collaborator who integrates security seamlessly into DevOps and engineering workflows
  • Dedicated to continuous learning, with a passion for emerging security technologies and threats
  • Ethical and business-minded, balancing security best practices with operational needs
  • Education + Experience
  • Proven track record of leading cloud security initiatives in regulated industries
  • Ready to safeguard critical cloud platforms and lead the way in AWS security? Apply today and help us build secure, scalable, and compliant digital experiences.
  • #SJ

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent strongly preferred

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