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Posted 23 May, 2026

Lead AWS Security Engineer

Hapag-Lloyd AG
Chennai, India Full Time
Reference: 218_718045_2147

The Security Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of cloud

environments. They combine deep technical knowledge of AWS services with security

expertise to protect cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. Their work involves a mix of

hands-on technical tasks, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain a

robust security posture in AWS environments.

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, highquality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
Your Journey, Our Horizon
Organization Description :

Technology center in Chennai
Welcome to Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai: Where Innovation Thrives

Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai, located in the Chennai World Trade Center, is more than just a captive center; it's a beacon of technological innovation. Hand in hand, with two other Hapag-Lloyd IT Hubs in Hamburg (Germany) and Gdansk (Poland), we are ushering in a new era of IT excellence.

Hapag Lloyd Technology Center was opened on June 1st, 2023, with a goal to rapidly expand, envisioning a team of 400+ experts in the coming years.

HLTC Leaders of Innovation
Leading HLTC Chennai are Balamurugan Palanivelu (CEO), Balaji Ramamoorthy (CTO), Vaishali Shetty (CHRO), and Sameer Saxena (CFO).

At Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center, our team is in constant expansion mode. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate! Your expertise can play a vital role in our dynamic and evolving environment.

Global Excellence in IT - Trusted Partner to Grow Your Career
Our Global ONE IT operates across three strategic hubs worldwide: Germany, Poland, and India. Together, we are dedicated to perfecting Hapag-Lloyd's IT solutions. With nearly 200 years in the business, innovation has always been in our DNA.

Our enduring presence makes us a reliable employer for those seeking a workplace that successfully adapts to a changing world, embracing ecological trends and innovation. At Hapag-Lloyd, your work is not only engaging but also has a real impact on our reality.

As we continue to evolve and enhance our market position, we are actively seeking the best IT experts to bring their diverse perspectives to our team.

Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation, ecological responsibility, and excellence in IT. Your career will thrive with us!
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/company/career/working-in-tech/our-offices/office-chen.html

Perks and Benefits at HLTC :
  • Recreation: Play area with PS5, Table Tennis, Foosball, Carrom, and Chess
  • Financial & Health: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Medical Insurance, Leave Travel Allowance
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model after 3 months based on Manager's approval (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), Generous Leave Policies
  • Facilities: Car/Bike Parking, Food Court, Modern Office Environment
  • Professional Development: HL Academy - Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Policy,IJP.

Require 5-6 years of technology experience.

At least 3-5 years of experience in AWS Cloud security Operations with large

multinational organisations.

Expert-level knowledge of AWS services and security best practices.

Proficiency in cloud security tools, including Cloud WAF and Bot Management

Technologies

Develop and maintain security controls across AWS accounts, VPCs, and workloads.

Configure and manage AWS security services: GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail,

AWS Config, Inspector, Macie, etc.

Work with SOC on identifying the risk acceptance requirements and share feedback.

Lead investigation and response to cloud security events.

Create automated monitoring, alerting, and remediation workflows using

EventBridge, Lambda, and Step Functions.

Strong understanding of network protocols and security (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, IPSEC,

HTTP/S).

Coordinate with the team for vulnerability scanning, configuration validation, and log

analysis.

Work with DevOps to integrate security controls into GitOps pipelines.

Familiarity with cryptography and secure coding practices.

Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby).

Experience with log management and correlation systems (e.g., Splunk, ELK).

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.

Advantage to have AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

Design, implement, and maintain security controls for AWS cloud environments

Analyze the security of applications and services, discovering and addressing security

issues

Manage security automation and tools to enhance cloud security

Conduct security reviews for new products, technologies, and services

Implement industry best practices, including threat modelling and security testing

Support the vulnerability remediations in the AWS accounts.

Manage day to day ticket operations of the security team.

Understand the Risk acceptance request and guide the product team accordingly for

troubleshooting and suppression cases.

Support incident response and vulnerability management processes.

Knowledge in the vulnerability dashboards tools, AWS Conformance packs, SIEM and

other security tools.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Create security guidance and documentation

Participate in Product team and application owner security assessments

Automate security testing and auditing to prevent regressions

Implement a tools-driven approach to deliver key security management processes

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