{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05d5f4e6544b06e141f618fd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05d5f4e6544b06e141f618fd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05d5f4e6544b06e141f618fd","title":"Lead Security Forward Deployed Engineer","description":"EPAM is hiring a Security Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to embed with our client and help joint clients turn security requirements into working, production-grade solutions on AWS. A Security FDE owns security outcomes end-to-end: from the first customer conversation to a deployed, handed-over solution.ResponsibilitiesEmbed with customer engineering and security teams, understand their threat landscape and constraints, and translate them into a delivery planDesign and build secure AWS architectures: landing zones, identity and access (IAM, IAM Identity Center, SCPs), network segmentation, encryption and key management (KMS), secrets and data protectionImplement preventive and detective controls as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK), including guardrails, policy-as-code and CI/CD security gatesBuild detection and response capabilities using GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Detective, CloudTrail, Config and a customer SIEM; automate response with Lambda, EventBridge and Step FunctionsSecure generative AI and agentic workloads, for example on Amazon Bedrock: threat modeling, prompt-injection and data-leakage defenses, guardrails, model and agent access control, and LLM supply-chain riskApply AI to security operations: triage and enrichment automation, alert summarization, and cloud posture analysis with measurable analyst time savingsRun threat modeling, architecture reviews, and compliance mapping (for example, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, DORA, NIS2) to the customer's regulatory frameworkPrototype quickly, then harden: move working solutions to production with tests, documentation, and runbooksTransfer knowledge through pairing, workshops, and playbooks so customer teams can run what is builtFeed field learnings back to EPAM and AWS: reusable accelerators, reference architectures, and product feedbackWork with the AWS account team and partner stakeholders on scoping, delivery reviews, and customer success storiesRequirementsAny active AWS Associate, Professional, or Specialty certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty; AWS Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional or DevOps Engineer – Professional)7+ years in security engineering, security architecture, or cloud security, with at least 4 years designing and building on AWSProven delivery in customer-facing or consulting roles: scoping, presenting to technical and executive audiences, and delivering under ambiguityDeep working knowledge of AWS security services and patterns: IAM, Organizations and SCPs, KMS, VPC security, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, WAFExperience with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or agent frameworks, including red-teaming or evaluating AI systemsStrong coding skills in Python (or Go/TypeScript) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) Experience with detection engineering and incident response in cloud environmentsWorking knowledge of container and Kubernetes security (EKS) and CI/CD pipeline securityPractical understanding of AI and LLM security risks (for example, the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications) and experience building with, or securing, GenAI servicesFamiliarity with security frameworks and regulations: NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and one or more of PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, NIS2 Excellent written and spoken English; comfortable running workshops and writing clear technical documentationWillingness to travel and to work at customer sites as engagements requireNice to haveAWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional certificationSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or OSCP AI certifications such as Claude Certified Architect or OpenAI Technical PractitionerExperience with agentic vulnerability discovery, verification, and remediation tools, such as AWS Continuum and the open-source Visa Vulnerability Agentic Harness (VVAH), including running them safely on customer code and integrating them into CI/CD and developer workflowsWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per yearLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramThis Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $155,000 - $180,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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A Security FDE owns security outcomes end-to-end: from the first customer conversation to a deployed, handed-over solution.ResponsibilitiesEmbed with customer engineering and security teams, understand their threat landscape and constraints, and translate them into a delivery planDesign and build secure AWS architectures: landing zones, identity and access (IAM, IAM Identity Center, SCPs), network segmentation, encryption and key management (KMS), secrets and data protectionImplement preventive and detective controls as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK), including guardrails, policy-as-code and CI/CD security gatesBuild detection and response capabilities using GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Detective, CloudTrail, Config and a customer SIEM; automate response with Lambda, EventBridge and Step FunctionsSecure generative AI and agentic workloads, for example on Amazon Bedrock: threat modeling, prompt-injection and data-leakage defenses, guardrails, model and agent access control, and LLM supply-chain riskApply AI to security operations: triage and enrichment automation, alert summarization, and cloud posture analysis with measurable analyst time savingsRun threat modeling, architecture reviews, and compliance mapping (for example, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, DORA, NIS2) to the customer's regulatory frameworkPrototype quickly, then harden: move working solutions to production with tests, documentation, and runbooksTransfer knowledge through pairing, workshops, and playbooks so customer teams can run what is builtFeed field learnings back to EPAM and AWS: reusable accelerators, reference architectures, and product feedbackWork with the AWS account team and partner stakeholders on scoping, delivery reviews, and customer success storiesRequirementsAny active AWS Associate, Professional, or Specialty certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty; AWS Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional or DevOps Engineer – Professional)7+ years in security engineering, security architecture, or cloud security, with at least 4 years designing and building on AWSProven delivery in customer-facing or consulting roles: scoping, presenting to technical and executive audiences, and delivering under ambiguityDeep working knowledge of AWS security services and patterns: IAM, Organizations and SCPs, KMS, VPC security, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, WAFExperience with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or agent frameworks, including red-teaming or evaluating AI systemsStrong coding skills in Python (or Go/TypeScript) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) Experience with detection engineering and incident response in cloud environmentsWorking knowledge of container and Kubernetes security (EKS) and CI/CD pipeline securityPractical understanding of AI and LLM security risks (for example, the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications) and experience building with, or securing, GenAI servicesFamiliarity with security frameworks and regulations: NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and one or more of PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, NIS2 Excellent written and spoken English; comfortable running workshops and writing clear technical documentationWillingness to travel and to work at customer sites as engagements requireNice to haveAWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional certificationSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or OSCP AI certifications such as Claude Certified Architect or OpenAI Technical PractitionerExperience with agentic vulnerability discovery, verification, and remediation tools, such as AWS Continuum and the open-source Visa Vulnerability Agentic Harness (VVAH), including running them safely on customer code and integrating them into CI/CD and developer workflowsWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per yearLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramThis Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. 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