Lead AWS IAM Security Engineer

We are looking for a specialized Cloud Security Engineer to secure our next-generation multi-region architecture. In this role, you will architect, implement, and automate robust security controls across AWS — spanning enterprise IAM, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), secrets management, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) — while ensuring strict compliance for PCI-scoped fintech workloads.

Req.#Responsibilities Identity & Access Management:
Design and enforce secure AWS IAM policies, roles, permission boundaries, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and EKS Pod Identity / IRSA configurations

Cloud Detection & Posture Management:
Implement and manage security monitoring and posture tools including Amazon Guard Duty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cloud Trail, Macie, and IAM Access AnalyzerPKI & Certificate Management:
Build and manage automated certificate lifecycle workflows using AWS Private CA (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM-backed), ACM, and mTLS trust stores, coordinating closely with the client's Security approvals

Secrets & Encryption:
Secure sensitive data using AWS KMS (including Multi-Region Keys), Secrets Manager, and the External Secrets Operator Requirements Baseline  (Mandatory):
Strong hands-on experience with AWS CDK and Type Script for security-as-code automation AWS PKI & TLS:
Deep expertise in AWS Private CA (HSM-backed), ACM, mTLS trust stores, automated certificate issuance/rotation/revocation, and Pay Pal Security compliance workflows

Proficiency with Amazon Guard Duty, Security Hub (AWS FSBP, CIS, NIST benchmarks), Macie, and IAM Access Analyzer Experience supporting strict PCI-scoped fintech audits and CSPM frameworks

Identity & Secrets Management:
Advanced IAM expertise (roles, trust policies, permission boundaries, SCPs, IRSA/EKS Pod Identity), Secrets Manager, External Secrets Operator, and KMS/MRK envelope encryption

Supply Chain & Application Security: SAST tools (Sonar Qube, CodeQL), Dependabot, and software supply chain security (image signing and provenance via Cosign/SLSA) integrated with CDK & Type Script Nice  to have

Experience with Wiz (CSPM/CNAPP)
Advanced deployments of AWS Private CA (PCA) and complex KMS key hierarchies

We offer

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program Unlimited access to Linked In learning solutions

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection Accident Insurance Employee Discounts Pet Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Program If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program For remote work in New York City only.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow.

No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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