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Job Description: AWS Vulnerability Management Specialist

Location: Irving TX

Department: Information Security

Position Type: Full-Time (Contract 12 - Months)

Must work W2 without sponsorship

About the Role:

The Client is undergoing a significant transition from a private cloud

infrastructure to a public cloud environment using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

To ensure this migration meets all security policies and compliance

requirements, we are forming a dedicated team. We are seeking an experienced

AWS Vulnerability Management Specialist to join the team and play a crucial

role in safeguarding our cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities in the AWS environment.

• Compliance and Policy Adherence: Ensure that The Client's AWS infrastructure complies with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies.

• Risk Management: Develop and implement strategies to manage and mitigate identified vulnerabilities, reducing risk to an acceptable level.

• Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor the AWS environment for potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Generate detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting vulnerabilities and recommended remediation actions.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cloud architects, IT operations, and development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the cloud infrastructure.

• Incident Response: Assist in the development and execution of incident response plans specific to AWS. Provide expertise during security incidents to contain and remediate vulnerabilities.

• Tools and Automation: Implement and manage security tools and automation scripts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of vulnerability management processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security with a focus on vulnerability management, specifically within AWS environments.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in using vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, AWS Inspector), security information, and other relevant security tools.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of AWS services, cloud security best practices, and compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a financial services environment.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integration of security into CI/CD pipelines.

• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

Why The Client?

• Innovation: Be part of a transformative journey as we migrate to the public cloud.

• Impact: Play a crucial role in protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance in a leading global bank.

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a dynamic and evolving IT landscape.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a managerial reference that can speak to your AWS Vulnerability Management ability and experience.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.