Senior AWS Cyber Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bedford, MA
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior AWS Cyber Engineer

The Senior AWS Cyber Engineer joins the team supporting the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. This role focuses on modernizing a multi-cloud environment to improve system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness. The engineer will design, deploy, and maintain authorizations for AWS SIPRNet environments while serving as a Subject Matter Expert for cybersecurity requirements and Authority to Operate efforts. Daily tasks include operating compliance tools like ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, and Security Hub, while monitoring logs via CloudTrail, AWS Config, and GuardDuty. The position requires implementing DISA STIGs, managing POA&Ms, and creating RMF documentation. Key technical skills include AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and experience with Linux or Windows Server administration within a Zero Trust Architecture.

What you'll do

  • Design, deploy, and maintain authorizations and accreditations for AWS SIPRNet environments.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for system design, builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts.
  • Operate and maintain compliance tools including ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, and AWS Security Hub.
  • Monitor and query logging services such as CloudTrail, AWS Config, and GuardDuty.
  • Generate vulnerability reports and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation.
  • Ensure system compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and STIG/SRG requirements.
  • Verify patch compliance and execute remediation activities for information system security requirements.
  • Coordinate the execution and review of STIG checklists for systems, applications, and developed code.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Must have 6+ years of experience with cloud hosted systems and/or applications.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent).
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (preferred).
  • ACAS Certified – Supervisor/Operator (preferred).
  • CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3) (preferred).

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