Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Security Engineer
Location-Type: Hybrid – Atlanta, GA (3 days onsite per week)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Contract-to-Hire (6 months, potential extension or conversion)
Compensation Range: $60-70 W2
Bill Rate: $96.97/hr
Candidate Pay Rate Range: $41.39/hr – $43.39/hr
Job Description:
The Security Engineer will support the design, deployment, and automation of cloud security infrastructure, focusing on securing cloud environments and integrating security practices within DevOps workflows.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Contribute to internal GitHub repositories supporting security automation
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Build and customize Infrastructure-as-Code templates using Terraform or CloudFormation
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Deploy and configure security controls within cloud environments
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Implement security configurations across CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
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Develop automation scripts to support security operations and deployments
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Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DevSecOps best practices
Requirements:Must-Haves:
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Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps environments
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Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
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Experience deploying infrastructure and security configurations in AWS cloud environments
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Ability to automate deployments and security controls via code
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Python scripting experience (primary scripting language)
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Experience working with GitHub repositories and version control workflows
Nice-to-Haves:
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Experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementations in cloud environments
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Additional scripting experience with TypeScript or Golang
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Exposure to cloud security automation and CI/CD security integration