5+ years building and implementing security infrastructure. Hands-on experience in cloud security, security tooling, and establishing security programs. Deep knowledge of AWS security services and best practices. Experience securing cloud infrastructure, implementing IAM policies, and leveraging AWS-native security tools. Strong experience with Terraform for managing security controls programmatically. Hands-on experience implementing and managing security monitoring, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanning, and security automation tools. Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar languages for security automation. Practical experience with security frameworks like SOC2, ISO27001. Ability to operate autonomously as a solo security engineer.