Cloud Security Consultant
@ Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Atlanta, GA
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role

The Cloud Security Consultant at Amazon Web Services (AWS) works closely with customers to implement, automate, and manage secure, scalable AWS solutions. You will leverage deep AWS product knowledge to design tailored security strategies, address customer risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solve technical problems independently
  • Collaborate to define and implement solutions
  • Escalate risks with clear options and recommendations
  • Implement, automate, and manage secure AWS solutions
  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery

The Team and Culture

AWS Professional Services is a global team, partnering with customers and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to drive enterprise cloud initiatives. The team values diversity, inclusion, mentorship and work/life balance, encouraging individuals from varied backgrounds to apply.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of cloud architecture and implementation experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years in IT security, compliance, or risk management
  • 3+ years in technology automation, implementation, integration or deployment

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS experience with a wide range of services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation
  • Professional AWS certifications are an advantage
  • Experience with automation and scripting tools (Terraform, Python)
  • Knowledge of security and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR)
  • Past work in industries like financial services, automotive, telecommunications, healthcare and more
  • Hands-on experience with security capabilities such as WAF, IPS, Anti-DDOS, SIEM

Additional Information

This position is open to applicants in Los Angeles County. Compensation is based on multiple factors including geographic market, with detailed base pay ranges provided for Colorado and other US markets. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and a supportive culture.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud
  • Security
  • AWS
  • Automation
  • Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Scalability
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical Guidance

How to Get Hired at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AWS's culture: Review AWS mission, values, and diversity initiatives thoroughly.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight AWS and cloud security expertise.
  • Practice technical interviews: Focus on cloud and security challenges.
  • Prepare behavioral answers: Align real experiences with AWS competency expectations.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS core services documentation.
Practice cloud architecture and security designs.
Study automation scripting best practices.
Update knowledge on compliance standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenge and solution in cloud projects.
Explain teamwork in high-pressure situations.
Highlight experience managing customer expectations.
Discuss adaptability in evolving technical environments.

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