A distinguished University in Los Angeles is looking for an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to the Information Security Office. The contractor will support the universitys Information Security Office in enhancing its Cloud security posture and security operations. This person will work with the CIO and the ISO team and other ITS team members to mature and manage key areas of AWS security, including:
1. Review and evaluate AWS cloud environments, security architecture, and operational controls.
2. Assess LMUs current cloud migration strategy and identify associated risks and security gaps.
3. Evaluate current security protocols, policies, and practices supporting platform and cloud engineering teams.
4. Deliver a concise assessment report with detailed recommendations aligned to industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework).
Propose updates to LMU security policies and procedures, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery, to be consistent with industry Cloud best practices and in alignment with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. FERPA, GDPR, GLBA)
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-5+years of experience within AWS Information Security with hands-on knowledge of AWS security architecture and cloud controls, IAM, security groups, logging (e.g., GuardDuty, Config)
-At least one AWS certification such as AWS Certified Security, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA
-Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
-In-depth knowledge of information security frameworks and regulatory requirements
-Prior experience in a higher education environment is highly desirable
-Cloud engineering experience in AWS
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.