Lead Principal AWS Platform Engineer | Remote

Overview

Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long term

Skills

Video
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Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
RPO
Art
Analytics
Collaboration
Cloud Computing
Leadership
Account Management
Computer Networking
Security Architecture
System On A Chip
Auditing
Cloud Security
Vulnerability Scanning
OWASP
Documentation
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
DevSecOps
Regulatory Compliance
Oracle UCM
IMG

Job Details

Hi,

Position: Lead Principal AWS Platform Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 18 Months

Interview Mode: Video

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Must have:

  • 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 5+ years in AWS platform leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in AWS account management, networking, and security architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with SOC 2 Type II compliance and audit preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-tenant architectures, BC/DR planning, and cloud security best practices.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP).

Key Responsibilities

  • AWS account structure and organizational hierarchy.
  • Security baselines and compliance enforcement (SOC 2 Type II).
  • Networking architecture for secure and resilient connectivity.
  • Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies with acceptable RTO/RPO.
  • Conduct quick evaluations of current BC/DR measures, identify gaps, and prioritize remediation.
  • Implement and maintain SOC 2 control enforcement across AWS environments.
  • Perform source code vulnerability checks and maintain a journal of exhibits for audit readiness.
  • Execute OWASP vulnerability checks and document findings.
  • Design and implement state-of-the-art analytics measures for platform monitoring and security.
  • Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 5+ years in AWS platform leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in AWS account management, networking, and security architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with SOC 2 Type II compliance and audit preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-tenant architectures, BC/DR planning, and cloud security best practices.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP).
  • Excellent documentation and governance skills.

Preferred Skills

  • AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Security Specialty.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and security tooling integration.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive compliance initiatives.

Thanks & Regards

Niranjan Kumar | Technical Recruiter

Email:
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