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# AWS Cloud Security Consultant

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/aws-cloud-security-consultant-washington-dc--182495f9-7678-41fa-96a4-f7078e155706

## About the Role

Security Consulting, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Maintain Compliance, Technical Leadership, Security Consulting, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security Analysis, Security Compliance, Required

 * 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.
 * Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
 * Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred

 * AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Consultant for a 12-month contract position supporting a federal environment in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on strengthening cloud security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

 * 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.