We're seeking an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen our cloud security posture and ensure the secure operation of our AWS infrastructure. This role focuses on implementing security controls, managing cloud security tools, responding to security findings, and ensuring compliance across our AWS environment.

What You'll Do

Cloud Security & Infrastructure

Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway)
Configure and optimize AWS security services including GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, and AWS Config
Implement VPC security architecture, network segmentation, security groups, and NACLs
Manage CloudFront and ALB security configurations including WAF rules
Secure containerized workloads and serverless architectures

Identity & Access Management

Design and implement least-privilege IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries
Manage AWS Identity Center (SSO) and integration with Okta
Conduct access reviews and support user provisioning while maintaining security standards
Implement secure service-to-service authentication patterns

Security Monitoring & Response

Monitor and respond to security alerts from GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and AWS security services
Investigate and remediate security findings from Wiz cloud security platform
Perform threat analysis and security incident investigation
Develop security incident response playbooks for cloud threats

Databricks & Compliance

Implement and maintain security controls for Databricks workspaces on AWS
Support SOC 2 and other compliance audit requirements
Maintain security documentation and audit trail evidence
Enforce security policies and compliance standards across AWS accounts

Collaboration & Automation

Partner with Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into cloud operations
Automate security processes using Infrastructure as Code
Document security architectures, procedures, and runbooks
Provide security guidance on AWS best practices
Coordinate with external security vendors, testers, and auditors as needed

3+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments
Deep technical expertise with AWS security services: IAM, Identity Center, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, AWS Config
Strong experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ECS, VPC/Networking, Lambda, SQS/SNS, CloudFront, ALBs, API Gateway
Experience with Databricks on AWS, including security configurations and best practices
Hands-on experience with Wiz or similar cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
Knowledge of identity and access management principles, including federated identity (Okta, SAML, OIDC)
Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar standards
Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation
Understanding of network security, encryption, and security monitoring in cloud environments
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to investigate and remediate security issues

About Us

Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT) is a commerce media solutions provider connecting top-tier brands with highly engaged consumers. Leveraging diverse ad inventory, robust first-party data, and proprietary machine learning, Fluent unlocks additional revenue streams for partners and empowers advertisers to acquire their most valuable customers at scale. Founded in 2010, Fluent uses its deep expertise in performance marketing to drive monetization and increase engagement at key touchpoints across the customer journey. For more insights visit:https://www.fluentco.com/

At Fluent, we like what we do, and we like who we do it with. Our team is a tight-knit crew of go-getters; we love to celebrate our successes! In addition, we offer a fully stocked kitchen, catered lunch, and our office manager keeps the calendar stocked with activity filled events. When we’re not eating, working out, or planning parties, Fluent folks can be found participating in networking events, and bonding across teams during quarterly outings to baseball games, fancy dinners, and a variety of activities. And we have all the practical benefits, too…

Competitive compensation
Ample career and professional growth opportunities
New Headquarters with an open floor plan to drive collaboration
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax savings plans and transit/parking programs
401K with competitive employer match
Volunteer and philanthropic activities throughout the year
Educational and social events
The amazing opportunity to work for a high-flying performance marketing company!

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000 base, + competitive bonus. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Fluent salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Candidates may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors seeking personal information. Fluent recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with an @fluentco.com domain. Any outreach by Fluent via other sources (e.g. text, other domains etc) should be ignored.

Fluent participates in the E-Verify Program. As a participating employer, Fluent, LLC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Fluent, LLC follows all federal regulations including those set forth by The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC). The OSC enforces the anti-discrimination provision (§ 274B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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