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Requirements
Must:
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- 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
- 2β3 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 CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, and GuardDuty
- 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
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Responsibilities
- 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 (0900β1600 EST).
- I identify and escalate any 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, CloudTrail).
- 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.
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Description
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 $170,000.00 annually Benefits: - 401(k) with matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance Application Question(s): - Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this role? - What are your salary expectations? Experience: - AWS cloud operations: 3 years (Required) - Cloud security: 3 years (Required) - System administration: 3 years (Required) - DoD: 7 years (Required) - Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, and GuardDuty: 5 years (Required) - Experience with the ELK stack: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: - Security+ certification (Required) - AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (Required) - Cloud+ certification (Required) - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Preferred) Security Clearance: - Secret (Preferred) Ability to Commute: - Adelphi, MD 20783 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Adelphi, MD 20783
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