AWS SecOps Specialist @ Cosmic It

1. Security Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Continuously monitor AWS environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead incident response efforts to address security breaches and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.
• Develop and maintain security alerting and monitoring strategies using AWS-native and third-party tools.

2. AWS Account Management:

• Manage and configure AWS accounts, ensuring adherence to best practices for security and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies.
• Regularly review and audit AWS account usage for any unusual or unauthorized activities.

3. AWS Control Tower and Governance:

• Implement and manage AWS Control Tower for overseeing multi-account AWS environments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and external regulations.
• Automate account provisioning and manage life cycles using AWS Control Tower.

4. Security Improvements and Best Practices:

• Continually assess and improve AWS security posture by adopting new AWS features and third-party solutions.
• Develop and implement security best practices and guidelines for AWS usage across the organization.
• Conduct regular training and awareness sessions for staff on AWS security best practices.

5. Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with other IT and development teams to integrate security into the DevOps pipeline.
• Provide regular reports on security status, incidents, and improvements to senior management.
• Serve as the point of contact for AWS security-related matters within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar.
• Proven experience in AWS environment management and security.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing security concepts, including network security, identity access management, and encryption.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (eg,Python, Bash) for automation.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills