Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams
Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards
Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices
Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar
Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls
Develop and maintain security posture dashboards
Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation
Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks
Develop and update AWS security configuration standards
Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams
Present findings and recommendations in team meetings
Identify opportunities to automate security assessments
Recommend security tooling improvements
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience
Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, and NIST SP 800-53
Deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience to independently resolve complex security challenges
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders
Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management
Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Preferred
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate