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# AWS Cybersecurity Engineer (Herndon, VA)

- **Company:** CLEAR DATA, INC.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Cisco Nexus Switches, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, OpenSearch, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9278761/aws-cybersecurity-engineer-herndon-va

## About the Role

* 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years securing AWS environments.
 * Hands-on experience implementing security controls, vulnerability remediation, and security logging.
 * 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, * You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
 * You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
 * Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
 * You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
 * You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

## Description

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) 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. 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., * 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.