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Our client is seeking an AWS DevSecOps Lead in Sunrise, FL.

Job Description

Jazwares is seeking an AWS DevSecOps Lead with a strong background in Terraform development, AWS cloud infrastructure, and security best practices. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving automation, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and security-as-code within our cloud environments, leading the implementation of automation and CI/CD. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures using Terraform, AWS services, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DevSecOps team to design, implement, and optimize automated, secure cloud infrastructure and application delivery pipelines.
• Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and policies across all cloud and infrastructure activities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the alignment of security practices with business goals.
Terraform Development:
• Design, implement, and manage Terraform modules for AWS infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Ensure reusable, scalable, and secure Terraform code to automate the creation, scaling, and management of AWS resources.
• Perform version control, testing, and modularization of Terraform code to maintain consistency and reduce technical debt.
Cloud Security:
• Integrate security practices directly into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring secure software delivery through automated security testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for identity management, access control, and network security within AWS environments.
• Use AWS services like CodeDeploy, Auto Scaling, Cloud Formation, IAM, Elastic Container Service GuardDuty, Inspector, KMS, etc., to manage and improve the security posture of the infrastructure.
CI/CD Pipeline Development & Maintenance:
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools (e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy) and Terraform.
• Ensure pipeline automation for faster and more reliable releases while maintaining a high-security standard.
Collaboration & Mentorship:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure and efficient cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and developers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and evolving AWS and security technologies.
Monitoring & Compliance:
• Implement infrastructure monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the security, performance, and health of the infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA etc) in the cloud infrastructure.
Incident Response & Risk Management:
• Lead incident response activities related to cloud infrastructure and security breaches.
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks to the cloud environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in DevSecOps, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments
• 3+ years of experience in Terraform development and infrastructure automation
• Strong experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, RDS, SQS, and CloudWatch
• Expertise in cloud security practices, including IAM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and threat detection
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Familiarity with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, Inspector, KMS, etc.) and general security concepts
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline automation, security testing, and deployment tools
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, Splunk)
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Shell, etc.) for automation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) is a plus
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (preferred)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (preferred)
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in DevSecOps, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in Terraform development and infrastructure automation.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, RDS, SQS, and CloudWatch.
• Expertise in cloud security practices, including IAM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and threat detection.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) is a plus.
Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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