AWS Security Engineer

Job Description
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Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation
• Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego
• Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources
• Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness
• Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with AWS (essential)
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom xehkeey rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies)
• Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code
• Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security
• Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)