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AWS Cloud Security Specialist – Python, IaC
About the role
Cloud Specialist – AWS, Cloud Security, Python & Infrastructure as Code
Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in-office preferred)
Experience Required: 8–10 Years
Skills Cloud Security Management Python Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Specialist to design, develop, and manage scalable cloud-based applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS services, infrastructure as code, backend development, and system design, along with solid knowledge of databases, networking, and security practices.
Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS services Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS Lambda, ECS, and event-driven architectures Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and CDK for Terraform (CDKTF) Design and optimize data platforms using Amazon Redshift and Amazon RDS Develop serverless workflows leveraging SQS, SNS, and EventBridge (Schedulers) Contribute to system design and application architecture ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance Build and maintain APIs and backend services using Python, TypeScript, Java, or JavaScript Handle database design, transaction management, and administration Write efficient and optimized SQL queries Ensure security best practices, including cryptography and encryption mechanisms Collaborate with cross-functional teams for solution design and implementation Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure and applications Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for deployments Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Python / Java / JavaScript / TypeScript
Hands-on experience with:
AWS Lambda Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Amazon Redshift AWS SQS (Queue Messaging Services) AWS SNS (Notification Services) Amazon EventBridge (Schedulers)
Infrastructure as Code expertise with:
AWS CDK CDK for Terraform (CDKTF) Proficiency in SQL and database management Strong understanding of: System Design Application Architecture Distributed Systems
Knowledge of:
Networking concepts: VPCs Subnets Routing Firewalls Cryptography and data security principles Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of container orchestration and Docker Familiarity with CI/CD tools: Jenkins GitHub Actions Azure DevOps Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments AWS certifications: Solutions Architect Developer Associate Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and in team environments Ownership mindset with attention to detail AWS Cloud Security Specialist - Python, IaaC ?
AWS Cloud Security Specialist – Python, IaC is a good title and aligns with the JD.
A few considerations:
AWS Cloud Security Specialist → captures the primary cloud/security focus Python → important development skill IaC (Infrastructure as Code) → relevant and searchable (better abbreviation is IaC, not IaaC)
Recommended final title:
AWS Cloud Security Specialist – Python, IaC
Alternative if you want to emphasize broader cloud engineering:
AWS Cloud Engineer – Security, Python & Infrastructure as Code
The first title is better if security is the priority; the second is better if the role is more cloud platform/infrastructure focused.
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