Python AWS Engineer
TEK NINJAS - plano, TX
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Role: Python AWS Engineer Location: Hybrid to Plano, TX, Mclean, VA Contract: W2 Job Description#1 Requirement: CSPM At least 2 years of experience working with a Cloud Security Posture Management tool (Cloud Custodian, Wiz, Aqua Security, Prisma Cloud, etc)#2 and #3 Requirement: Python and AWSProject Scope:Onboard and manage new cloud services, primarily from AWS, for the organizationPartner with the cybersecurity risk team to analyze risks associated with new cloud servicesImplement detection and prevention measures using the tool Cloud Custodian - This is a Cloud Security Posture Management toolContribute to the open-source Cloud Custodian project by writing Python code to address gaps in the tool's capabilities as it pertains to AWS services needing onboardManage a backlog of 50 cloud services that need to be recertified every 2 years - if they win the Discover work they will need to do this for all of the AWS services not currently certified to their standardsEnsure that changes to existing cloud services are properly assessed and addressedRequired Skill Set:Strong Python development skills for automation and tuning ofExperience with AWS services and concepts, such as EC2, IAM, networking, and data sharing - we are not needing a cloud engineer here. We are needing someone who understands these services and the policies needing enforced surrounding their useUnderstanding of identity and access management (IAM) basics, including roles and policiesFamiliarity with DevOps and SecOps practicesAbility to write code that interacts with cloud service APIs, particularly AWS API librariesPassion for security and a desire to work in a behind-the-scenes, "thankless" role that isn't front end focusedPreference for candidates with prior DevOps or cloud infrastructure experienceThe ideal candidate would be someone strong working with Python and a strong background in cloud infrastructure and security. The organization is particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for DevOps and SecOps, as this role is focused on protecting the enterprise infrastructure rather than building customer-facing applications.
Created: 2024-10-13