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The Cloud Security Administrator joins the U.S. Army C5ISR Cyber Security Service Provider team to secure and sustain mission-critical AWS cloud environments. This role involves administering security controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating remediation across AWS 2.0 and subscriber environments. The administrator will manage specific AWS capabilities including IAM, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, GuardDuty, KMS, and VPC security controls. Key responsibilities include supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements, and continuous monitoring through security assessments and documentation. The position requires proficiency in Linux and Windows security administration, vulnerability management, and patch management. The work focuses on protecting defense infrastructure by ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and DISA STIG/SRG standards while maintaining operational readiness for critical cyber defense systems.
AWS
Azure
Cloud Security
IAM
NIST
RMF
Zero Trust
STIGs
F5
Palo Alto
cATO
Encryption
Secrets Management
Logging
Monitoring
Infrastructure as a Service
Agile