AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)

UltraViolet Cyber

$150K — $180K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services
  • Proficient in AWS security services and cloud security tooling
  • Experience conducting tool assessments, audits, or implementations
  • Core certifications include AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and CompTIA Security+
  • Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty and Splunk Certified Architect/Power User are preferred
  • Penetration testing certifications like OSCP and CEH are advantageous
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with SCI Polygraph or eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the effectiveness and integration of enterprise security tools
  • Conduct assessments of SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, and vulnerability management systems
  • Analyze AWS-native security services, including GuardDuty and Macie
  • Perform configuration reviews against CIS Benchmarks and AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Review logging and monitoring setups to enhance visibility
  • Support or conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Identify optimization opportunities in tool integration and data flow

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer match contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from the first day of the month after hire
  • Group life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary life and critical illness options available
  • Participation in a flexible Discretionary Time Off (DTO) program
  • 11 paid holidays each year
Full Job Description
The Senior Security Tooling Engineer will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. The focus of the role will be to evaluate the effectiveness, configuration, and integration of enterprise and AWS-native security tools.

What You'll Do:

  • Assess enterprise security tools such as:


  • SIEM platforms


  • IDS/IPS solutions


  • Vulnerability management systems


  • Evaluate AWS-native security services including:


  • AWS GuardDuty


  • AWS Macie


  • AWS Inspector


  • Conduct configuration reviews against:


  • CIS Benchmarks


  • AWS Well-Architected Framework


  • Review logging and monitoring configurations to ensure adequate coverage and visibility


  • Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness


  • Analyze tool integration and data flow between systems


  • Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization


  • Provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage


What You've Done:

  • 7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services

  • Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling


  • Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations


Core Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner


  • CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed)


Tool/Platform & Cloud:

  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty


  • Splunk Certified Architect / Power User


  • Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent


Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred):

  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)


  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)


Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

What We Offer:

  • 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
  • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually


$150,000 - $180,000 a year

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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