5+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years focused on AWS environments.
Hands-on experience with security controls and vulnerability remediation.
Familiarity with security assessment processes in regulated or classified settings.
Proficient in AWS cloud operations, especially in controlled environments.
Relevant certifications such as AWS professional or specialty, Security+, or CISSP are preferred.
Responsibilities
Administer secure artifact repositories and manage access permissions.
Build and optimize centralized security monitoring and alerting systems using AWS tools.
Implement security controls and document remediation efforts.
Support security assessments and authorization activities.
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to enhance incident readiness.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a mission-critical modernization initiative.
Collaborative environment with experienced technical partners.
Engagement in advanced cloud engineering capabilities.
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge security technologies.
Potential for professional growth in a highly classified setting.
Full Job Description
One of our premier clients is seeking an experienced AWS Cybersecurity Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. This is a full-time position requiring an active Top Secret/SCI level clearance.Help secure the cloud infrastructure behind high-impact, mission-critical technology. You will work across cloud security operations and compliance engineering, turning complex security requirements into practical protections for highly restricted environments. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.
The program you will be supporting is a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative. Your roles will be to help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer secure artifact repositories, access permissions, and vulnerability scanning workflows.
Build and tune centralized security monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using AWS-native and compatible tools.
Implement security controls, document remediation, and support security assessments and authorization activities.
Partner with infrastructure and application teams to resolve findings and improve incident readiness.
Qualifications:
5+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years securing AWS environments.
Experience with formal security assessment and authorization processes in regulated or classified environments.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nexus Repository, OpenSearch, SIEM tooling, or security automation.
Experience implementing NIST 800-53, STIG-aligned hardening, and POA&M remediation.
Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable
Requirements:
Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
Full-time position, on-site
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
