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# AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)

- **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=78891eebef0e589b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vuls?, * 7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services

 * Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling

 * Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations

Core Certifications:

 * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

 * CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed)

Tool/Platform & Cloud:

 * AWS Certified Security - Specialty

 * Splunk Certified Architect / Power User

 * Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent

Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred):

 * OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

 * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

## Description

The Senior Security Tooling Engineer will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. The focus of the role will be to evaluate the effectiveness, configuration, and integration of enterprise and AWS-native security tools.

What You'll Do:

 * Assess enterprise security tools such as:

 * SIEM platforms

 * IDS/IPS solutions

 * Vulnerability management systems

 * Evaluate AWS-native security services including:

 * AWS GuardDuty

 * AWS Macie

 * AWS Inspector

 * Conduct configuration reviews against:

 * CIS Benchmarks

 * AWS Well-Architected Framework

 * Review logging and monitoring configurations to ensure adequate coverage and visibility

 * Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness

 * Analyze tool integration and data flow between systems

 * Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization

 * Provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage


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