AWS Cloud Security Engineer - Cleared

Washington, DC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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Skills

Security Engineering
WAF
Security Controls
Threat Modeling
Risk Assessment
Incident Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevSecOps
Security Clearance
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Cloud Security
Vulnerability Scanning
Encryption
Management
Network Security
Routing
Firewall
Scripting
Bash
Terraform
Python
Regulatory Compliance
NIST 800-53
RMF
Risk Management Framework
FedRAMP
STIG
Hardening
SSO
SAML
OIDC
SIEM
Amazon Web Services
CISSP
CISM
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
Customer Engagement

Summary

RightDirection Technology Solutions LLC

Description:
RDTS is seeking a skilled AWS Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within AWS. This role is responsible for strengthening cloud security posture, implementing preventative and detective controls, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep AWS technical knowledge with a strong security engineering mindset.

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, Monday-Friday with standard office hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with security best practices
Configure and manage IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries using least-privilege principles
Implement and manage security services such as AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, and WAF
Develop and maintain infrastructure security controls using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK Python)
Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies using CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and centralized SIEM solutions
Participate in incident response efforts for cloud-related security events
Automate security checks and compliance validation across AWS environments
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
Responding to RFIs

Requirements:

Must possess an active Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in cloud security or infrastructure security
Strong understanding of STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation processes
Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and architecture
Understanding of IAM, encryption (KMS), and key management best practices
Experience with network security in AWS (VPCs, routing, firewalls)
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CDK Python)
Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, RMF, CIS Benchmarks, and FedRAMP

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with STIG hardening
Experience with container security (EKS, ECS, image scanning)
Knowledge of identity federation (SSO, SAML, OIDC)
Experience integrating AWS logs with SIEM platforms
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles
AWS certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Solutions Architect, etc.)
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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