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Job Title: Security Engineer - AWS Infrastructure Environment
Location: Los Angeles, CA / Las Vegas, NV
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description:
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure our AWS-based infrastructure, virtual desktop environment, and internal access architecture.
You will lead the deployment of secure AWS WorkSpaces, hardened Linux VM environments, and modern identity-based access controls.
Responsibilities
• Architect and secure AWS infrastructure environments
• Deploy and secure AWS WorkSpaces environments
• Build and harden private Linux virtual machine environments
• Implement identity-based SSH access and eliminate static SSH keys
• Design and deploy secure network access using Tailscale
• Establish logging, monitoring, and backup standards
• Decommission legacy and unmanaged systems
• Document security architecture and operational standards
Qualifications
• Strong experience in AWS security or infrastructure engineering
• Deep knowledge of IAM, VPC design, EC2, and cloud security practices
• Experience deploying or operating virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• Strong Linux administration and system hardening experience
• Familiarity with zero trust networking concepts
• Experience with infrastructure as code
• Ability to operate independently and design long-term scalable systems
Nice to Have
• Experience with AWS WorkSpaces
• Experience with Tailscale or modern secure access solutions
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000