AWS Engineer, Security

Job Description

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking an AWS Engineer to support the design, implementation, and governance of secure, scalable cloud delivery pipelines within a modern AWS environment. This role is ideal for an experienced DevSecOps or Platform Engineer who thrives at the intersection of automation, security, and infrastructure. You will play a key role in advancing policy-driven pipelines, strengthening compliance through Policy-as-Code, and enabling reliable, automated cloud operations at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python and Rego to support policy enforcement and operational workflows
• Design and implement Policy-as-Code frameworks (e.g., AWS Config, OPA Gatekeeper) to enforce security, compliance, and operational guardrails
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation aligned to enterprise standards
• Integrate application and infrastructure code into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows
• Ensure adherence to pipeline governance standards, including automated validation, approval gates, and policy enforcement controls
• Utilize Git/GitHub for version control, including code management, pull requests, peer reviews, and audit traceability
• Develop scripts and automation workflows to improve deployment efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes workloads, including configuration, scaling, and lifecycle management
• Support integration with AWS platform services, including IAM, networking, compute, and storage components
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize pipeline and deployment issues within AWS environments
• Validate pipeline outputs (logs, artifacts, results) to ensure compliance with defined standards and controls
• Conduct peer reviews of code, IaC templates, and pipeline configurations to maintain quality and consistency
• Provide guidance on secure architecture design, DevSecOps integration, and AWS best practices
• Contribute to pipeline standardization efforts, including reusable templates and automation patterns
• Document issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to drive continuous improvement across DevOps practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering within enterprise environments
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting and Rego (OPA) for automation and policy development
• Hands-on experience implementing Policy-as-Code frameworks (e.g., AWS Config, OPA Gatekeeper or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Advanced knowledge of Git-based version control, including branching, pull requests, and code review processes
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments in production
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, including IAM, VPC networking, EC2, S3, and security services such as GuardDuty
• Strong knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework and security best practices
• Experience implementing pipeline governance controls, including validation, testing, and approval workflows
• Demonstrated experience in DevSecOps environments, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across cloud infrastructure and deployments
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and secure development practices in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across platform, security, and application teams
• Experience contributing to standardization, automation, and reusable DevOps patterns across teams

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13631