Security Specialist
Collabera Inc.
Security Specialist
Contract: Chicago, Illinois, US
Salary Range: 70.00 - 85.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 363753
End Date: 2025-08-16
Days Left: 28 days, 11 hours left
- Industry :Banking/Finance
- Work Location: Denver, CO / Charlotte,NC / Chicago,IL(Onsite)
- Job Title :Aws Cloud Security Engineer
- Duration:12-18 Months (Contract)
- Pay Range : 70$-85$/hr
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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8+ years in cloud security (AWS required; Azure/GCP a plus).
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Hands-on experience with AWS SCPs, Security Hub, Config, OPA, SSM, and EventBridge.
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Proficiency in policy-as-code, CSPM tools, and IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation).
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Strong knowledge of cloud compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, SOC 2).
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Ability to translate technical risks for non-technical audiences.
Nice-to-Have:
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Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
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Certifications: AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP.
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Familiarity with multi-cloud security strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Security Controls & Compliance:
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Design and implement AWS security controls (SCPs, Security Hub, Config, OPA, EventBridge) to enforce best practices.
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Develop policy-as-code (e.g., Open Policy Agent) and CSPM workflows for automated remediation.
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Identify and close gaps in cloud security standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
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Risk & Vulnerability Management:
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Proactively assess risks/vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure (IaC, CI/CD, SaaS).
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Partner with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into pipelines.
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Testing & Validation:
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Build and execute security test plans (integration, regression, performance).
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Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and quantify security posture improvements.
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Collaboration & Leadership:
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Drive cloud security projects end-to-end, ensuring on-time delivery.
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Communicate risks and solutions to stakeholders (engineers to executives).
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- Email me your resume at pritam.palai@collabera.com
Job Requirement
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- CSPM
- Wiz
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- Pritam Palai
- pritam.palai@collabera.com