Cloud Security Specialist (AWS) - Washington, DC (Onsite)

• Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience

Personnel Qualifications

AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate

• Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures

following industry best security practices and security frameworks.

• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and

implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST

• Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53

• Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.

• Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.

• Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access

• Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.

• Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Strong attention to detail