Description

Security Specialist responsible for cloud security, IAM, and incident response in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and support penetration testing.
• Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Governance (IGA) lifecycles including joiner/mover/leaver workflows.
• Perform incident response, forensic analysis, and security impact analysis for system changes.
• Administer network security controls, firewalls, and security documentation.

Required Skills

• 5-15 years of experience in Information Security, Cloud Security, or IAM roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail) or Azure (Entra ID, Defender).
• Proficiency with IGA tools: SailPoint, Saviynt, Lumos, or ConductorOne.
• Experience with SIEM tools for monitoring and forensic analysis.
• Scripting and automation using Python, Shell, PowerShell, Java, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of network security: firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and segmentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience integrating IAM with Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree