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# AWS Cyber Engineer supporting Amazon Web Services

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Information Security Management, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Logging, Build Management, Tenable Nessus, Nessus, Opsworks, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/359096/senior-aws-cyber-engineer-massachusetts-ma-bedford

## About the Role

* Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience. \n
 * Must have 6+ years of experience with cloud hosted systems and/or applications.\n
 * U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.\n
 * Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.\n
 * Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent)\n
 * AWS Certified Security - Specialty\n
 * ACAS Certified - Supervisor/Operator \n
 * Hands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).s\n, * Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1\n
 * Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.\n
 * Experience with Zero Trust Architecture\n
 * Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications\n
 * Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)\n

## Description

* Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for AWS SIPRNet environments.\n
 * Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.\n
 * Operate, configure and maintain various compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; AWS Inspector; AWS Security Hub to detect misconfigurations and threats; and other Cloud Native Services. \n
 * Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including CloudTrail; AWS Config; GuardDuty; and other Cloud Native Services. \n
 * Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).\n
 * Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.\n
 * Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.\n
 * Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities.\n
 * Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.\n
 * Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.\n
 * Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.\n
 * Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials\n
 * Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes\n
 * Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment \n