Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS; FedRAMP​/DoD ILNew Remote

Overview

Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS (FedRAMP High / DoD IL5) — Remote, US

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for organizations worldwide with next-generation privileged access management. Keeper’s zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity solutions are FedRAMP and State

RAMP Authorized, FIPS 140-2 validated, as well as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. Keeper deploys quickly and integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

As a Senior Security Compliance Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for compliance execution, translating regulatory requirements into enforceable, auditable cloud security controls. You will work directly with cloud, platform, and infrastructure engineering teams to design compliant architectures, validate control effectiveness, and continually improve security posture. This role is engineering-first and not a documentation-only or policy-focused position.

• Serve as the technical lead for FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance, including continuous monitoring, control validation, and authorization activities
• Implement, operate, and validate AWS security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 High baseline and DoD SRG requirements
• Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to review architectures, challenge non-compliant designs, and guide secure implementation
• Author, manage, and track POA&Ms, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and reporting to 3
  
  PAOs, sponsoring agencies, and DoD stakeholders
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation and patching across AWS infrastructure and supporting services
• Lead audit readiness and evidence collection efforts, including improving automation for recurring FedRAMP and IL5 deliverables
• Provide secondary technical support for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 compliance initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in cloud security or security compliance engineering
• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP High environments
• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, DoD SRG requirements, and continuous monitoring processes
• 5+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, logging and monitoring, encryption, and vulnerability management
• 5+ years of experience working directly with 3
  
  PAOs, auditors, and government stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, enforceable technical controls
• U.S. Person status due to Gov Cloud and DoD environment involvement

• Direct experience operating in DoD IL5 environments
• AWS Security Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification
• CISSP, SANS, or equivalent security certification
• Experience supporting SOC 2, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 in cloud-native environments

Keeper Security is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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