Cyber Security Architect/Engineer IV

An experienced AWS Cloud Security Engineer is sought to design, build, and operate security controls for a FedRAMP Moderate-authorized AWS cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on role central to day-to-day cloud security operations, embedding secure-by-design principles into cloud architecture, and maintaining continuous FedRAMP compliance. The engineer will implement security architecture, harden cloud environments, maintain continuous compliance monitoring, and support Authorization to Operate activities., * Design and implement security architecture for AWS workloads aligned with FedRAMP Moderate baseline controls.

• Build and maintain security guardrails using AWS-native services (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail, KMS, WAF, Macie, Inspector).
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code security controls (Terraform/CloudFormation) with policy as code.
• Support System Security Plans (SSPs), ATO activities, and POA&M remediation.
• Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and patch management tracking.
• Configure and maintain centralized logging, SIEM integration, and audit trail retention per FedRAMP/NIST requirements.
• Implement least-privilege IAM policies, service control policies (SCPs), and cross-account access controls.
• Manage encryption at rest and in transit per FIPS 140-2/140-3 requirements where applicable.
• Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and support cloud-specific incident response playbooks.
• Collaborate with DevOps/Platform teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Maintain documentation for control implementation statements, architecture diagrams, and audit evidence.

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS engineering experience, with 3+ years specifically in cloud security roles.
• Demonstrated experience working within a FedRAMP Moderate or FedRAMP High, or equivalent federal compliance environment.
• Experience supporting or maintaining an SSP and RMF processes.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud (US), AWS Commercial, or equivalent federal AWS environments.
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation), including security scanning and policy-as-code tools.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (AWS Inspector or similar) and remediation tracking.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in AWS.

Technical Skills:

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS security services: IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail, KMS, WAF, Macie, Inspector, and Systems Manager.
• Solid understanding of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 control families and the ability to map implementations to specific controls.
• Networking security fundamentals: VPC design, security groups, NACLs, PrivateLink, Transit Gateway, and network segmentation for compliance boundaries.
• Familiarity with SIEM/log aggregation tools (Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, OpenSearch, or similar).
• Scripting ability in Python or Bash for automating compliance checks and remediation.
• Understanding of encryption standards relevant to federal systems (FIPS 140-2/140-3, TLS 1.2+).

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (with a security focus), or
• CISSP, CISM, or Security+ (with strong AWS hands-on experience)., * Direct experience supporting a federal integrator program.
• Familiarity with server and systems hardening software.
• Experience with container security (ECS/EKS), including image scanning and runtime protection.
• Experience with AWS Control Tower and multi-account landing zone security governance.
• Experience automating compliance evidence collection for continuous ATO (cATO).
• Prior experience with change management processes in a regulated/audited environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with AWS AI services (Amazon Bedrock).
• Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud architecture, including Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft .NET.
• Experience supporting ATO/continuous monitoring processes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI security and governance frameworks and national security missions.

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