AWS Security Engineer

Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. The Role You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (eg GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks Key Requirements Strong experience with AWS (essential) Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) Experience working within DevSecOps environments and ..... full job details .....