Senior Cloud Security Engineer (AWS / IAM)

Hybrid in Baltimore, MD, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Contract W2

Hybrid

$200000/yr

System One

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer (AWS / IAM)
Baltimore, MD – Hybrid, onsite 2 days per week
6 months Contract to Hire
W2 Hourly rate for contract period: $95/hr. to $106/hr. Benefits available
Annual Salary Target: $180,000 to $200,000 annually, plus benefits
State Program requires a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident
Background Check required

Summary
System One IT is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with deep experience securing large, mission-critical, and public-facing systems. Focus on AWS security operations, IAM (ForgeRock/SailPoint), incident response, and compliance in regulated environments. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position for a leading systems integrator, supporting a State of Maryland program. ship or Legal Permanent Residency is required, along with a pre-employment background investigation.
Hybrid – 2 days a week onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Core Responsibilities

Operate and monitor security controls for enterprise IT systems
Lead cloud security operations in AWS (WAF, GuardDuty, Macie, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Control Tower)
Perform security monitoring, incident response, and forensics using SIEM tools
Administer security for Windows and Linux systems
Implement and manage IAM solutions (ForgeRock, SailPoint, SSO, provisioning, lifecycle management)
Assess risks, vulnerabilities, and implement mitigations
Support audits, compliance, and security roadmap execution

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years enterprise / mission-critical system security
5+ years hands-on security operations
4+ years AWS cloud security (production environments)
4+ years of Windows and Linux security administration
Incident response and SIEM experience

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years securing public-facing complex systems
5+ years ForgeRock and SailPoint IAM support
IAM integrations (AD, LDAP, databases), SSO, lifecycle management
Experience with NIST 800-37/53, IRS 1075, MARS-E
Vulnerability management, penetration testing, firewall administration
Scripting (Java, JavaScript, shell)
Security certifications (CISSP or equivalent)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Dice Id: 10295162
Position Id: 345767
Posted 4 hours ago

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About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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