Senior secuirty Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 4500000 (ie INR 20-45 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a seasoned Cloud Security professional with deep expertise in securing large-scale AWS environments. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud and application security frameworks for modern, microservices-based architectures. We work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure platforms are secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory standards. The position is ideal for someone who combines hands-on technical depth with a strong understanding of cloud-native security, automation, and risk management in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end AWS cloud security architecture across services and applications
• Configure and operate AWS security services such as WAF, Shield, CloudFront, IAM, GuardDuty, and Security Hub
• Secure application workloads built on Node.js and Go-based microservices
• Implement security best practices for containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Build and maintain infrastructure security using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Automate security controls, monitoring, and remediation using scripting and programming tools
• Strengthen network security, IAM policies, API security, and cryptographic controls
• Support compliance initiatives aligned with financial regulations and frameworks such as ISO 27001
• Collaborate with teams on vulnerability assessments, SIEM integration, VAPT, and file integrity monitoring
• Continuously assess risks, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 8–12 years of experience with strong hands-on expertise in AWS cloud security
• Deep understanding of cloud-native security services and infrastructure security principles
• Proven experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and security automation using Python, Bash, or similar tools
• Solid knowledge of network security, IAM, cryptography, and secure system design
• Familiarity with compliance requirements, audits, and security governance in regulated domains
• Experience working with SIEM tools, vulnerability management, and security monitoring practices
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and drive security initiatives end to end
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on building secure and scalable systems