AWS Security Engineer

Mroads is looking for an "AWS Security Engineer" for one of the direct clients in Pasadena, California or Las Vegas, NV.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure our AWS-based infrastructure, virtual desktop environment, and internal access architecture.

You will lead the deployment of secure AWS WorkSpaces, hardened Linux VM environments, and modern identity-based access controls.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS security or infrastructure engineering

• Deep knowledge of IAM, VPC design, EC2, and cloud security practices

• Experience deploying or operating virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

• Strong Linux administration and system hardening experience

• Familiarity with zero trust networking concepts

• Experience with infrastructure as code

• Ability to operate independently and design long-term scalable systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS WorkSpaces

• Experience with Tailscale or modern secure access solutions

• Experience supporting compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001)