Senior Security Engineer

Pacvue

. Implement and maintain AWS security configurations across development, staging, and production environments .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in AWS security configurations, IAM best practices, and vulnerability management. Proficient in implementing security measures aligned with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

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AWS Security ExperienceIAM Best PracticesVulnerability ManagementInfrastructure-as-Code ToolsSecurity Compliance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Cloud SecurityVulnerability IdentificationSecure SDLC PracticesThreat ModelingSecurity Design ReviewsSecurity Metrics TrackingPenetration TestingSecurity RunbooksIncident Response ProceduresSecure Coding Guidelines

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS CloudTrailAWS GuardDutyAWS Security HubAWS ConfigAWS MacieSAST ToolsDAST ToolsSCA ToolsTerraformAWS CDK

Industry Keywords

CIS BenchmarksSOC 2 Type IIISO 27001Cloud Security ReviewsCI/CD Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSDLCTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain AWS security configurations across development, staging, and production environments
Apply IAM best practices, including least-privilege access and role-based access controls
Configure and monitor AWS-native security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, and Macie
Participate in cloud security reviews for new and existing services
Support security best practices in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
Maintain cloud security baselines aligned to CIS Benchmarks and AWS Well-Architected Framework
Contribute to secure SDLC practices, including shift-left security efforts
Participate in threat modeling and security design reviews
Operate SAST, DAST, and SCA tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Partner with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve secure coding practices
Support secure coding guidelines
Assist in vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation tracking
Support internal and external penetration testing activities
Track and report vulnerability metrics and remediation progress
Support SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 audit compliance efforts
Improve security processes and documentation with cross-functional team members
Contribute to security runbooks and incident response procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on AWS security experience in a production environment
Experience with AWS security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, and CloudTrail
Familiarity with application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
Understanding of vulnerability management practices
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks)
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance
401k with Employer Match
Take up to 2 Days of Paid Time Off to Volunteer with a 501c Organization
Paid Parental Leave
Additional annual bonus compensation through one of Pacvue’s highly attractive incentive plans