About this opportunity
aKUBE lists this Senior Software Engineer – AWS Cloud Security & Tooling opportunity in glendale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Rate Range: Up to $89/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)
Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B
Must Have
5+ years of hands-on AWS experience as a generalist across services (IAM, VPC, networking, certificates, multi-account/multi-region environments).
3+ years of infrastructure as code with Terraform (heavy usage).
3+ years of software engineering with Python (for tooling) and scripting (Bash).
Strong grasp of AWS networking : VPC, Security Groups, DNS, firewalling.
AWS IAM and Security policy creation experience at scale.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker).
Security-first mindset applied to multi-tenant systems and developer workflows.
Core Needs
Heavy Terraform + Python for developer-facing tooling
Strong AWS IAM/security policy creation
Responsibilities
Build and maintain automation and self-service tooling to reduce operational toil and improve developer experience.
Troubleshoot and unblock teams on IAM permissions, networking, and deployments .
Operate AWS accounts securely while enabling developer productivity.
Write Terraform modules and Python-based tooling to manage infrastructure and internal services.
Provide technical guidance on AWS design, deployment, and security best practices.
Document processes and tooling in clear, developer-friendly language.
Investigate and resolve operational issues via Jira, Slack, and email queues.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with TPMs, product managers, principal engineers, and developers across levels.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
Strong stakeholder management—able to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
Practical troubleshooting skills with a bias toward unblocking teams quickly.
Preferred
AWS Certifications.
Experience with Docker.
Familiarity with SSL certificate management.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology, Engineering, and Other
Industries: Information Technology & Services, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media
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Worksite address
glendale, CA, 91222, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.