• Implement and/or manage native AWS security services to monitor and protect multi account environments • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security practices using Terraform • Configure and optimize Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and API security controls • Automate incident detection, response workflows, and compliance processes using native AWS services and integrated tooling • Drive vulnerability management activities • Shape the strategic roadmap for platform and cloud security, providing thought leadership and proactive recommendations to senior management. • Map and track cloud security maturity • Perform regular security assessments using AWS frameworks, CIS Benchmarks, etc. • Lead data protection initiatives such as DLP, data flow mapping, encryption policies, etc. • Partner with platform engineering and product teams to embed security into design and delivery activities. • Coordinate security efforts with security operations, enterprise security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and privacy/compliance teams. • Advise AI/ML teams on securing models, data pipelines, and emerging AI security risks. • Lead security awareness efforts tailored for engineering teams, including building a security champions program to drive adoption of secure practices across product and cloud development