Secure the Future of Software at G2
G2 is revolutionizing how businesses discover and utilize software. We're the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, empowering over 100 million users annually, including Fortune 500 companies, to make informed decisions. Join us as we leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI, to become the definitive source of truth in the software landscape.
We're seeking a talented and passionate AWS Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of securing our AWS infrastructure, protecting critical data, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our platform. You'll be a key player in building and maintaining a robust security posture, aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
What You'll Do:
Cloud Security Architecture & Configuration:
Design and implement secure architectures for AWS environments, including VPCs, IAM, encryption, and networking controls (30%)
Configure and enforce security guardrails using AWS Config, SCPs, and Service Control Policies (15%)
Evaluate and implement cloud-native security tools such as AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, and Inspector (10%)
Design and implement security controls for other cloud environments like GCP, Snowflake, Looker, Sigma, Salesforce, and others.
Detection, Monitoring, and Incident Response:
Build and maintain security monitoring, alerting, and logging pipelines using CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and centralized log aggregation tools (15%)
Investigate and respond to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidents within AWS accounts (10%)
Integrate detection and response capabilities into the broader SOC or SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Graylog) (5%)
Integrate and instrument monitoring and controls for other critical cloud infrastructure including GCP, Snowflake, Looker, Sigma, Salesforce, and others.
Governance, Compliance & Automation:
Develop and enforce automated compliance checks aligned to frameworks such as SOC 2, CIS AWS Foundations, and NIST (10%)
Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) (3%)
Support audit evidence gathering, risk assessments, and security documentation for cloud environments (2%)
What You'll Bring:
5–8 years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments
Deep knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, S3, EC2, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, Lambda
Experience with AWS security services (e.g., Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector, Detective)
Familiarity with cloud security principles, including least privilege, encryption, network segmentation, and shared responsibility
Scripting or IaC experience with Terraform, Python, or CloudFormation
Understanding of security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
Ability to learn security best practices for other cloud environments including, Salesforce, GCP, Snowflake, Looker.
Bonus Points:
AWS Security Specialty or Solutions Architect certification
Experience integrating AWS security with third-party tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Wiz, Lacework)
Experience with container security (ECS, EKS, Docker)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Why G2?
At G2, we live by our PEAK values: Performance, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Kindness. You'll be part of a global, diverse team that's passionate about innovation and committed to making a difference. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and have a real impact on the future of software.
We also believe in giving back. Through our G2 Gives program, we support philanthropic initiatives that align with our values and empower our employees to make a positive impact on the world.
If you're a driven and experienced cybersecurity professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Let's build a more secure future together!
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