AWS Cloud-Security Engineer Professional 80%-100%

Salary 125’000 - 140’000 CHF per year

Requirements :

Customer-Centric Approach : You are meticulous, security-minded, and highly skilled at identifying and mitigating risks in cloud environments.

While your focus is on security, you maintain a broad perspective, understanding when and where different levels of security are necessary and how to balance them effectively.

You are adept at discerning the right security measures at the right time, ensuring that they are opportunely implemented to meet both security and business needs.

You can effectively communicate these solutions to clients, collaboratively shaping a secure and successful AWS journey.

AWS Certifications : You possess AWS Associate-level certifications, reflecting a robust understanding of AWS cloud services.

You hold relevant AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, which demonstrate your deep understanding of AWS security services and best practices.

Deep technical expertise in AWS Security : You have substantial experience in implementing Cloud Security Solutions based on the native AWS toolset.

Here of particular importance are : CloudTrail, Config, Control Tower, GuardDuty, Inspector, SecurityHub, KMS, Network Firewalls, VPNs, CloudHSM, Encryption Services, Cognito, Identity Center and more..

• Independence and Adaptability : You excel in working independently and can swiftly adapt to changes within a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Automation and CI / CD Security : You have extensive experience integrating security into CI / CD pipelines, automating security checks using AWS Lambda, and ensuring continuous compliance through tools like AWS Config.

You are proficient with SCM processes, CI / CD tools, and deployment management systems to maintain a secure development lifecycle with DevSecOps principles

• Strategic and Technical Acumen : You are adept at thinking strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to develop and articulate compelling value propositions.
• Educational Background : You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience in cloud security
• Passion for Cloud Security : You bring enthusiasm and dedication to your role, particularly in safeguarding AWS environments and guiding clients through their cloud security journey.

Responsibilities :

• Day to day :
• Security Engineering Focus : As an AWS Cloud-Security Engineer, your primary focus is on securing AWS cloud environments by implementing robust security measures across identity management, network security, and encryption.

You actively work on configuring and maintaining IAM policies, VPC security, and encryption strategies to ensure the highest level of protection for our clients.

Client Engagement and Security Consulting : You regularly engage with clients to understand their specific security needs and provide expert advice on implementing best practices in AWS Cloud Security.

You conduct security assessments, recommend improvements, and work closely with client teams to tailor solutions that address their unique challenges.

Technical Contribution and Automation : Leveraging your expertise in automation and CI / CD, you contribute to the development and implementation of security automation scripts using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation,Terraform and other tools.

You help integrate security checks into CI / CD pipelines, ensuring continuous security throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Client Coaching and Training : You actively coach and train clients on AWS Cloud Security best practices. This includes conducting workshops, providing training sessions on incident response, and helping clients navigate AWS security services to maximize their cloud security posture.
• Community Engagement : You engage with the broader AWS and security community by organizing and participating in security-focused Meetups and webinars.

You share insights on AWS security trends, present case studies on security implementations, and build relationships that can foster new opportunities for collaboration..

More :

Why should you work at copebit? This is what our employees have to say :

• Develop yourself with Cloud Native Development and Architecture in practice, applying best practices to design and build real-life products.
• copebit feels like working family. The hashtag #bestteamever is absolutely true.
• Working for copebit is not just a job it is having a voice. I like the very open, honest, diverse, and friendly work environment with a team around me always willing to help and share knowledge to improve.
• copebit has many interesting projects to offer and this is underlined by a motivated team, clear focus and openness. For me, copebit has all the aspects of an interesting employer.
• At copebit, I’m part of a successful team of experts. My effort is valuable for the success of the company, and my colleagues are there for me whenever I need help.
• Working for copebit gives me the opportunity to be part of a unique team that works on a lot of different topics. Learning new and interesting things is always part of the work day.
• copebit provides me with opportunities to grow professionally and personally, as well as the flexibility to make some dreams come true.

Stop dreaming and join the copebit team.

Want to know more? Our application process provides the whole team with a voice. You will directly meet the team for a Q&A session as part of the process.

What we’re looking for :

We are looking for a technically skilled AWS Cloud-Security Engineer with a strong background in cloud security and a passion for protecting cloud environments.

In this position, you will support our AWS customer projects, ensuring that robust security measures are integrated throughout, while collaborating closely with our DevSecOps and cloud architecture teams to drive secure and successful outcomes.

You have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, with a particular focus on security, and a strong technical background that enables you to effectively safeguard our clients’ AWS environments.

You excel in identifying and mitigating risks, implementing security best practices, and collaborating seamlessly with both technical teams and clients.

Your ability to manage multiple security initiatives and projects simultaneously ensures that security is always a priority.

This role requires a hands-on approach and active participation in one or more Agile teams, with a strong technical focus on AWS Cloud Security.

In addition to your technical expertise, you are comfortable with both proactive and reactive security tasks, such as conducting security audits, responding to incidents, and delivering training sessions to clients and internal teams.

If you have experience working in cloud security and want to leverage this expertise in a dynamic and challenging AWS environment, this position is for you.

copebit develops sustainable, automated solutions in the area of AWS Cloud, with a strong emphasis on security, ensuring that our clients’ environments are robustly protected.

We implement these solutions in customer projects using an agile team setup. Our team includes AWS Cloud Architects and DevSecOps experts, and we are seeking to strengthen our capabilities by adding an AWS Cloud-Security Engineer to our team.

What you'll get :

• Start-up atmosphere (open culture, agile)
• Working for one of the few Swiss AWS Advanced Consulting partners
• A combination of remote / home office, customer-onsite (Zurich / Bern) and office-based work directly in Zurich (10min walk from the main train station)
• Established customer & partner network
• Engage with projects based on the latest technologies in today’s most exciting domains : container technologies, Artificial Intelligence, IaC on AWS, software development for Serverless technologies
• Individual development planning and continuous learning opportunities
• Competitive salary & bonus system
• 25 days of annual leave
• Private accident insurance
• Hardware (BYOD) & mobile subscription budget

Some background information :

• You need to be eligible to live and work in Switzerland
• German (C1) and English (C1) skills are required.
• We orient ourselves according to swissICT level classifications with additions in the AWS environment and corresponding experience knowledge and as an - AWS Advanced Consulting Partner.
• We have clients of all sizes and from different sectors.
• Contacts us : [email protected]

Equality :

We want equal opportunity for all employees, and therefore we invite applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.