AWS Security Engineer - Experienced Associate

The Opportunity

As an AWS Security Engineer - Experienced Associate, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing secure IT systems that support business operations, confirming the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centers to optimize performance and minimize downtime. Within our Managed Services practice, you will focus on integrating development, operations, and security industry-leading practices to validate secure, consistent, and efficient delivery of software and applications. This role bridges the gap between teams for seamless and secure application and software development.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute reliably to client engagements and projects. You will adapt to working with diverse clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and scopes. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. In this role at PwC, you will apply a learning mindset, appreciate diverse perspectives, and adopt habits to sustain performance and develop your potential. You will actively listen, ask questions, and clearly express ideas, building a brand for yourself and opening doors to more opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Designing and implementing secure IT systems to support business operations and optimize performance
- Integrating development, operations, and security practices to minimize software threats and validate secure delivery of applications
- Bridging the gap between development, operations, and security teams for seamless application and software development
- Utilizing AWS CloudFormation and Terraform for efficient cloud infrastructure management and deployment
- Applying cybersecurity measures and conducting vulnerability assessments to safeguard systems and data
- Troubleshooting security infrastructure to resolve issues and maintain system reliability
- Managing security incidents and tracking them to improve response strategies and mitigate risks
- Collaborating with team members and clients to adapt to varying challenges and scopes in a fast-paced environment
- Developing skills and knowledge through active learning and feedback to deliver quality work and drive value for clients

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics

-At least one of the following: AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or, Industry security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)
- Demonstrating proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
- Utilizing Ansible and Puppet for software provisioning and deployment
- Implementing security infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks and Prisma
- Managing security incidents using Splunk and CrowdStrike
- Excelling in continuous integration with Jenkins and GitLab

- Managing AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) environments
- Developing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure
- Strengthening security using AWS Key Management Service (KMS), Network Firewall, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Leveraging AWS SDKs and tools to automate and optimize cloud operations
- Adapting to fast-paced environments with intellectual curiosity

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines