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# AWS Cloud Security Engineer

- **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Data Streaming, Data Logging, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8991221/aws-cloud-security-engineer

## About the Role

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

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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