AWS security engineer

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
• A Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or a relevant combination of education and experience
• Security+ certification
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification
• Cloud+ certification or the ability to acquire it within six months of hire
• 2–3 years of experience in AWS cloud operations, cloud security, or systems administration in a DoD or federal contracting environment
• Practical experience with AWS management tools such as Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, IAM, and Guard Duty
• Familiarity with the ELK stack:
  Filebeat, Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kibana for centralized log ingestion and monitoring
• Capability to write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for onboarding and log collection workflows
• Experience with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
• Proficiency in using Git for version control
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) and compliance processes
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven record of meeting deadlines

• I monitor, manage, and update assigned AWS tickets and tasks within the tracking system, ensuring that all progress, blockers, and resolutions are well documented.
• I maintain accurate daily and weekly updates to assigned tickets and provide summary reports to the Supervisor and the Vice President of Operations.
• I write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for onboarding and log collection workflows.
• I promptly respond to customer inquiries within one hour and internal messages within fifteen minutes during core hours (0900–1600 EST).
• I identify and respond to blockers or configuration issues within one business day to ensure uninterrupted task progression.
• I support the implementation and enforcement of security controls, STIG compliance, and continuous monitoring requirements for AWS cloud environments.
• I assist in configuration management, patching, auditing, and documentation of AWS infrastructure resources (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Cloud Trail).
• I participate in internal and customer meetings to provide system status updates, technical input, and progress reports.
• I adhere to all company policies, including timekeeping, attendance, and reporting requirements, submitting leave requests and notifying both the Supervisor and Program Team Lead of any absences or changes in availability.
• I maintain professional communication and collaboration with colleagues, leadership, and customer stakeholders at all times.

This AWS Security Engineer position is part of our Cloud Operations Team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) program. I am responsible for ensuring the secure, compliant, and efficient operation of AWS cloud environments hosting mission-critical systems and services. This hybrid role is primarily remote but may require occasional on-site presence in Adelphi, Maryland, for meetings, reviews, or operational coordination. The position demands strong communication skills, technical expertise, and consistent accountability.

I play an essential role in upholding compliance with federal cloud security requirements and supporting the overall performance, reliability, and integrity of our Cloud Operations mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:
Up to $ annually

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this role?
• What are your salary expectations?

• AWS cloud operations: 3 years (Required)
• Cloud security: 3 years (Required)
• System administration: 3 years (Required)
• DoD: 7 years (Required)
• Experience with Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, IAM, and Guard Duty: 5 years (Required)
• Experience with the ELK stack: 5 years (Required)

• Security+ certification (Required)
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (Required)
• Cloud+ certification (Required)
• AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator (Preferred)

• Secret (Preferred)

• Adelphi, MD 20783 (Required)

• Hybrid remote in Adelphi, MD 20783