AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Join a rapidly expanding, globally recognised fintech with a cloud-first strategy. This is a rare opportunity to apply your AWS security expertise in a business-critical role with real ownership and visibility.

As a Security Engineer reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in securing the AWS infrastructure of a dynamic and fast-growing financial services organisation. You’ll be instrumental in building a mature cloud security framework, managing security incidents escalated by an external SOC, and collaborating across teams to embed security into everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure security and monitoring for both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Secure AWS cloud workloads using native tools such as Security Hub, Inspector, GuardDuty, and Detective.
• Drive continuous cloud and endpoint vulnerability management efforts.
• Handle security incidents from detection to resolution, ensuring a rapid and effective response.
• Maintain strong endpoint protection across all user devices.
• Work cross-functionally to integrate security best practices into operational workflows.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a hands-on Security Engineering role.
• Deep understanding of AWS security tools and cloud security best practices.
• Open to candidates with strong GCP or Azure experience who are keen to pivot into AWS.
• Solid track record in incident response, vulnerability management, and runtime protection.
• Skilled in endpoint security (e.g., MDM, EDR) - experience with CrowdStrike or Intune is highly valued.
• Proficient in scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code, especially with Terraform and CloudFormation.

This is a standout opportunity for a security engineer looking to shape the future of cloud security in a high-growth fintech. Apply now and make your mark.

Location : Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY

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