Description
We are seeking a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments. As a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer, you will design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for AWS SIPRNet environments.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for AWS SIPRNet environments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including CloudTrail; AWS Config; GuardDuty; and other Cloud Native Services.
- Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.
- Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.
- Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities.
- Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.
- Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.
- 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.
- Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes.
- Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience with cloud hosted systems and/or applications.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
- Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent).
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
- ACAS Certified – Supervisor/Operator.
- Hands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1.
- Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
- Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications.
- Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3).
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00