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# AWS Cloud Security Consultant - Washington DC - Onsite

- **Company:** Stellent IT LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us78b25a4d7aaa227ff44f5e47d03340e1

## About the Role

* 7 to 10+ years of hands-on AWS security experience.
 * Experience securing scalable AWS cloud environments.
 * Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB M-22-09.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Experience providing security consulting and advisory services.
 * Expertise in IAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, DLP, and Vulnerability Management.
 * Experience with scripting, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
 * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
 * Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Certifications

 * AWS Certified Security Specialty (Strongly Preferred)
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

## Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Consultant to support a federal environment by strengthening cloud security, ensuring
regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams., * Conduct security assessments of AWS cloud infrastructure and environments.

 * Review Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments for security compliance.
 * Validate adherence to security policies, standards, and federal requirements.
 * Assess AWS environments against the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar.
 * Identify and document vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
 * Develop security dashboards, standards, and playbooks.
 * Provide technical consultation to engineering teams.
 * Implement and improve AWS-native security controls.
 * Conduct security training and awareness sessions.
 * Present findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
 * Automate security reviews and continuous monitoring processes.
 * Recommend security tooling and process enhancements., Role: Sr AWS Cloud Security Specialist. AWS Security Certified 10 years of AWS/Cloud Experience Work onsite in Washington DC- Local DMV Only 12+ months The IT Security E…
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