AWS/Security Networking Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42040 Matosinhos

AWS/Security Networking Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42040

Agile
Engine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award‑winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you! We offer a $2, 500 signing bonus.

About the Role

Join as a Senior AWS/Security Networking Engineer to shape secure, scalable cloud networks that drive business impact. You’ll influence design decisions, optimize infrastructure, and collaborate across teams, gaining hands‑on experience with AWS and security while growing in a dynamic, innovation‑focused environment.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and optimize AWS networking solutions (VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Private
  Link, Route 53, ALB/NLB, etc. ).
• Define and enforce security standards in alignment with NIST and CIS benchmarks.
• Conduct network and security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive remediation plans.
• Support incident response and troubleshooting across the network and security stack.
• Automate routine tasks using infrastructure‑as‑code and security‑as‑code best practices.
• Partner with governance, risk, and compliance teams to maintain audit readiness.

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty; AWS Security Specialty.
• Networking expertise: Core networking concepts (routing, DNS, firewalls, load balancers); AWS networking constructs (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway, etc. ).
• Security expertise: Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks and CIS benchmarks; hands‑on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, Guard
  Duty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield, etc. ); understanding of encryption, key management, and secure data flows.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Ia
  C tools (Terraform); familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment.
• English: Upper‑Intermediate level.

Nice to Haves

• Working knowledge of developing basic REST API services.

Perks and Benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, Tech
  Talks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive USD‑based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top‑tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work‑life balance, with options to work from home or in the office.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: IT Services and IT Consulting

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