Application Security

Pyramid, Inc

Hartford, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$75 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Contractor

SKILLS

AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Automation, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Docker, Employee Benefits, GitHub, Identify Issues, Insurance, Internet Application, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Production Support, Protective Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Security Architecture, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Operations

LOCATION

Hartford, CT

POSTED

Today

Immediate need for a talented Application Security . This is a 06 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in U.S(Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Job ID:26-13711Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, tune, and manage AWS WAF rules, policies, and protections for internet-facing applications. Support and enhance existing cloud security automation workflows using Terraform, Python, and GitHub Actions. Perform API security engineering, including integrations with API security tools and security monitoring platforms. Improve visibility, ownership, and accountability of security findings across application environments. Maintain and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code security configurations. Collaborate with cloud architecture, application security, and development teams to implement and optimize security controls. Support cloud-native environments including containers, Kubernetes, serverless functions (Lambda), and EC2 workloads from a security perspective. Troubleshoot and resolve WAF and API security-related production issues, including false positive reduction and rule tuning. Participate in incident-driven security changes and operational support activities. Recommend and implement improvements to cloud security automation, reporting, and governance processes.Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 5 years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or related security engineering roles. Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud-native security controls. Deep expertise with AWS WAF, including rule creation, tuning, troubleshooting, and production support. Experience securing APIs and working with API Gateway and API-focused security tools. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform. Proficiency in Python scripting and automation. Experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD and security automation workflows. Experience securing cloud-native workloads including Docker, Kubernetes, Lambda, and EC2 environments. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, architecture, and security teams. AWS certifications such as: AWS Certified Security – Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified Developer or SysOps Administrator Security certifications such as CCSP or equivalent. Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud environments. Familiarity with policy-as-code and automated security enforcement frameworks.Our client is a leading Insurance Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.#morJ2W:CB3

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