Interesting Job Opportunity: Security Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure Security

Description We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard our hybrid infrastructure spanning AWS cloud environments and on-premises data centers. You will design and implement security controls, monitor threats, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards including SEBI requirements.

Key Responsibilities Cloud & Hybrid Security Architecture :

• Design and implement security controls across AWS cloud services and on-premises data centers
• Configure AWS security services including IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF, and KMS
• Define and maintain security baselines, hardening standards, and cloud security benchmarks CIS, NIST
• Implement zero-trust security principles across hybrid environments

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Monitor cloud and on-premises environments for security threats using SIEM/SOAR tools
• Develop detection rules, correlation logic, and threat hunting use cases
• Investigate and respond to security incidents including breach analysis and remediation
• Conduct forensic analysis and produce incident reports with RCA & Risk Management :
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits
• Implement vulnerability scanning and patch management processes
• Perform risk assessments and maintain risk registers
• Support VAPT remediation activities

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with SEBI, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks
• Prepare audit evidence and control validation artifacts
• Maintain security documentation, policies, and operational runbooks

Infrastructure Security

• Implement security hardening for Linux/Windows servers, databases, and network devices
• Manage encryption, PKI/certificate lifecycle, and key management
• Configure network security including firewalls, VPNs, and secure connectivity
• Secure containerized environments Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)

DevSecOps Integration

• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows
• Automate security processes using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Implement security scanning in Terraform/CDKTF deployments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• 3 - 8 years of hands-on experience in cloud and infrastructure security
• Deep expertise in AWS security services and architecture
• Strong understanding of network security protocols, encryption, and access controls
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and threat detection tools
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks : ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, SEBI
• Proficiency in scripting Python, Bash) for security automation
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in On-prem (On-premises) with Cloud AWS is mandatory
• AWS Certified Security Specialty or CCSP certification
• CISSP, CEH, or equivalent security certifications
• Experience in financial services/regulated industries
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code security Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD (ref:hirist.tech)