Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent 8+ years of hands-on experience in Application, Cloud, or Product Security roles, with lead or staff-level responsibilities Deep expertise in AWS security architecture and service hardening Advanced programming and scripting ability in Python (Bash or Go a plus) Proven experience with offensive security: hacking, exploit analysis, or red team operations Strong foundation in vulnerability management, threat modeling, and incident response Proficient with DevSecOps tools and modern CI/CD environments Familiarity with container and orchestration security (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS) Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, OSCP, or CISSP are a big plus