AWS Cloud Security Specialist - Python, IaC

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.