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Security Engineer Consultant Overview We are seeking a Security Engineer Consultant to support an AWS cloud modernization assessment for a large enterprise environment. This role will evaluate current-state network, application, and security architectures, identify cybersecurity and compliance gaps, and develop recommendations for a secure future-state AWS environment. The consultant will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to assess risks, define security requirements, and establish remediation priorities before implementation. About Us Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six+ countries and 43+ markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at Slalom.com. What You'll Do • Assess current-state network, application, and security architectures. • Identify cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risks related to cloud modernization initiatives. • Evaluate security controls, identity and access management, logging, monitoring, and data protection capabilities. • Perform gap assessments against applicable security frameworks and regulatory requirements. • Develop security recommendations for AWS network and cloud-native application architectures. • Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis for cloud migration efforts. • Define remediation priorities and security requirements needed before implementation handoff. • Document findings, recommendations, and future-state security designs. • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and present recommendations to technical and leadership teams. What You'll Bring • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or cloud security. • Experience securing AWS environments and designing cloud security architectures. • Strong knowledge of AWS security services, including IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, KMS, and WAF. • Experience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, and compliance reviews. • Understanding of cloud networking, identity management, encryption, and security operations. • Knowledge of industry security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, CJIS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001. • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or similar certification. • Experience supporting regulated, public sector, or law enforcement environments. • Knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security automation. • Experience leading cloud security assessments and modernization initiatives. Key Skills AWS Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Security Architecture, Compliance Assessments, Risk Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Governance, NIST, CJIS, Cloud Migration, Stakeholder Management. Compensation and Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is 70-75 /hr . Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Locations: New Brunswick, NJ; Orange County, CA

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Security Engineer Consultant
Assess current-state network, application, and security architectures.
Identify cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risks related to cloud modernization initiatives.
Evaluate security controls, identity and access management, logging, monitoring, and data protection capabilities.
Perform gap assessments against applicable security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Develop security recommendations for AWS network and cloud-native application architectures.
Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis for cloud migration efforts.
Define remediation priorities and security requirements needed before implementation handoff.
Document findings, recommendations, and future-state security designs.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and present recommendations to technical and leadership teams.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or cloud security.
Experience securing AWS environments and designing cloud security architectures.
Strong knowledge of AWS security services, including IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, KMS, and WAF.
Experience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, and compliance reviews.
Understanding of cloud networking, identity management, encryption, and security operations.
Knowledge of industry security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, CJIS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001.
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-haves

AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or similar certification.
Experience supporting regulated, public sector, or law enforcement environments.
Knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security automation.
Experience leading cloud security assessments and modernization initiatives.

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Platform: slalom
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Dental

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401(K)