AWS Cloud Engineer (Contract) - Drive end-to-end cloud remediation and security uplift across AWS environments
Your new company
Join a well-established organisation undergoing a critical cyber remediation program, focused on strengthening cloud security posture and optimising AWS infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact security transformation initiative.
Your new role
As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's cyber remediation efforts. You will be responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving cloud-related vulnerabilities and infrastructure issues across AWS environments.You will work hands-on across AWS services to ensure environments are secure, compliant, and optimised, taking ownership of remediation activities end-to-end.Key Responsibilities
Analyse, troubleshoot, and remediate AWS infrastructure issues across services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, and more
Identify and address misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and operational risks within cloud environments
Implement and enforce cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Zero Trust)
Take ownership of the remediation life cycle - from risk identification through to resolution
Support and enhance the organisation's overall cloud security posture




Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of remediation outcomes
Drive continuous improvement through a proactive and self-driven approach
What you'll need to succeed
Proven hands-on experience working within AWS cloud environments
Solid expertise in cloud infrastructure remediation and optimisation
Solid understanding of cloud security principles and frameworks
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and resolve complex issues
Experience supporting cybersecurity or remediation programmes
Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
Relevant certifications are highly regarded:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Security Specialty
CISSP or equivalent
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work on a large-scale cyber remediation program
Exposure to complex AWS environments and modern security practices
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Competitive daily rates and long-term contract potential
What you need to do now
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📌 Aws Cloud Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth