Information Technology - Engineer, Cyber Security Sr

Ampcus Incorporated
Reston, VA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Kubernetes Security Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Software System Penetration Testing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Computer Networks Continuous Integration DevOps Identity and Access Management
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Open Web Application Security Systems Development Life Cycle Role-Based Access Control Secure Coding Toolchain Trusted Systems Software Vulnerability Management Policy as Code Data Logging Cloud Platform System Software Security Mitre Att&ck Cloudformation National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework Kubernetes Information Technology Functional Programming CIS Benchmarks Terraform Devsecops Static Application Security Testing Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

Develops and implements security solutions. Administers security technology systems by architecting and engineering/developing trusted systems into secure systems. Assists in the development of implementation and deployment plans that are aligned to the organizational strategic plan objectives and security requirements. Advises management in developing cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures., * Assists with day-to-day support of security solutions (20%).

  • Assists with engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity solutions (20%).
  • Solves complex problems and answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity software (15%).
  • Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity solutions (15%).
  • Answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions (10%).
  • Reviews and analyzes appropriate cybersecurity solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies (10%).
  • Works with system design architects and project managers to provide security requirements (10%).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5 plus years of relevant IT security experience.
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience., * Strong hands-on experience in Application security, secure SDLC, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and vulnerability management.
  • Deep understanding of OWASP top 10, API security top 10, common vulnerability classes, secure coding practices, and modern exploit techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with security testing tools and techniques, including SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, manual penetration testing, secure code review, and threat modeling.
  • Extensive experience with CNAPP, CSPM, KSPM, CWPP, or cloud native security platforms, preferably tools such as Wiz, CrowdStrike, or similar solutions.
  • Hands-on experience securing cloud environments, preferable AWS, including services such as IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Guard Duty, or similar services.
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container security, including Amazon EKS, pod security, RBAC, network policies, image security, runtime security, and container hardening best practices.
  • Direct experience mapping application and cloud native controls to frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK or similar frameworks.
  • Strong working knowledge of CI/CD platforms, DevOps toolchain and secure pipeline practices, including building security, artifact management, secrets protection, and code signing.
  • Experience working directly with development teams to explain security findings, recommend practical remediation and validation fixes.
  • Hands-on experience securing AWS cloud environments, including strong understanding of IAM, networking, logging, monitoring, encryption, workload security, and cloud security posture management.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code practices using tools such as Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, Rego/OPA, or similar technologies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear recommendations for developers, architects, leadership, and governance stakeholders.
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, AWS certified Security-specialty, CISA, GWEB, or similar credentials are preferred.

About the company

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

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