City Electric Supply is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
This role is highly development-focused and involves writing infrastructure-as-code primarily using AWS CDK with TypeScript.
The engineer will codify security policies and reusable modules, collaborating closely with cloud and security engineers to implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.
Essential job functions include designing, developing, and maintaining infrastructure as code with an emphasis on security best practices.
The engineer will serve as the primary individual codifying security policies and controls into reusable CDK constructs and modules.
Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to define and implement CDK patterns and guardrails across multi-account AWS environments.
The role requires writing and supporting Python-based automation tools and integrating them with CDK stacks for secure deployment.
The engineer will support and mentor other engineers in prioritizing and implementing security initiatives within cloud environments.
Building technical solutions and security guardrails for CI/CD pipelines is also a key responsibility.
The engineer will work closely with cloud, security, and DevOps teams to align CDK-based infrastructure deployments with governance and compliance requirements.
Additional tasks include investigating and remediating cloud security risks, driving IaC governance, and documenting project workflows and security policies.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience is required.
Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience in cloud security or infrastructure engineering.
A minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience designing and deploying infrastructure using AWS CDK is necessary.
Proficiency in TypeScript for CDK development and Python for automation tooling is required.
Strong experience with AWS serverless services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and DynamoDB is essential.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build reusable CDK constructs and modules that scale across environments.
Experience supporting or leading security-first IaC initiatives in an enterprise environment is preferred.
Familiarity with Terraform is also preferred.
Benefits:
The position offers Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
A 401(k) company match program is available.
Telehealth services are provided.
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance is included.
Basic and AD&D Life Insurance is paid for by the company.
Additional insurance options include Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance.
An Employee Assistance Program is offered.
The company promotes mental, physical, and financial wellness.
Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance are available.
Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays are provided.
Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs are included.
An Employee Discount Program is available.
Training Programs and internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company are offered.
The company complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding sick leave and other leaves of absence.
