AWS Security Engineer

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.

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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 xwzovoh 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)