AWS Security Consultant @ Trigyn Technologies

The incumbent shall have at least 5 years of experience with AWS security components, cloud security design, and architecture, with a focus on assessing and implementing security measures in AWS environments. The individual must have experience handling cloud security independently and be capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Required Technical Skills:
The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:
Deep knowledge of the AWS Security Reference Architecture (SRA).
Experience with AWS services for incident detection and response, including AWS GuardDuty, Detective, Inspector, and Security Hub.
Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents effectively using AWS-native tools.
Proficiency in setting up and managing AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config for continuous monitoring and continuous compliance.
Expertise in creating dashboards and alerts for real-time security monitoring.
Hands-on experience designing and managing secure VPC architectures, including security groups, NACLs, and network segmentation.
Experience with AWS WAF, AWS Shield, and Amazon Inspector for infrastructure protection.
Deep understanding of IAM policies, roles, and permission management.
Experience implementing advanced authentication mechanisms like MFA, SSO, and federated access.
Knowledge of encryption technologies, including AWS KMS, SSL/TLS, and S3 bucket policies.
Experience implementing data protection strategies for cloud-native applications.
Familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework, NIST, CIS, and other compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in using AWS Config, Audit Manager, and Security Hub for governance and compliance.
Expertise in automating security tasks using AWS SDKs, CLI, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
Strong knowledge of container security best practices for Amazon EKS, ECS.
Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines

The resource SHOULD also have the following additional skills:
Hands on experience with third-party and open-source cloud security tools such as Prowler, Zeus, CloudSploit scans, Lynis, OpenScap.
Advanced understanding of AWS Lambda and securing serverless architectures.

Required Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex cloud security challenges.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices.
Excellent communication and documentation skills to articulate security requirements and solutions.
Proactive and innovative mindset to anticipate and mitigate security risks.
High level of professionalism and integrity to manage sensitive security information.
Desirable certifications:
Preference will be given to candidates holding one or more of the following certifications:
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AWS Solutions Architect - Professional