saayam-for-all / saayam-for-all/devsecops

Standardize IAM user and role setup for development environments

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Since Sep 17, 2026.

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Description

Currently, creating IAM users and roles for local development (e.g. for the Volunteer Microservices project) requires manual steps. This issue proposes standardizing and automating that process.

Proposed Implementation

  • Create a CloudFormation or Terraform template that:

  • Creates a dev IAM user with programmatic access.

  • Grants permission to assume the project role (e.g. VolunteerMicroServices-S3-ProfilePicUpload).

  • Attaches required S3 access permissions.

  • Optionally rotates or stores credentials securely in Secrets Manager.

  • Parameterize environment, username, and buckets.

  • Add CI/CD automation to validate IAM policies via Access Analyzer before deployment.

  • Include documentation and CLI setup instructions for developers.

Acceptance Criteria

  • One standardized IaC template for IAM user + role setup.

  • CI/CD automation for validation and deployment.

  • Documented setup for local AWS SDK authentication.

  • Optional key rotation automation.

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