AWS Cloud Security Specialist

Position Title: Senior Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native security. This role is responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of cloud infrastructure by performing security assessments, implementing controls, and advising engineering teams on secure design and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security Assessment & Compliance

• Conduct regular security reviews of AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• Evaluate infrastructure-as-code (IaC) against established security standards.
• Validate compliance with organizational security policies and industry best practices.
• Assess alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework (Security Pillar).
• Identify, document, and track security misconfigurations and control gaps.

Security Engineering & Implementation

• Implement and manage AWS security services and controls to ensure hardened environments.
• Develop and maintain AWS security configuration standards, baselines, and guardrails.
• Create and update security playbooks, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities to automate security assessments and enforcement.
• Recommend and enhance security tooling and capabilities.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Provide technical security guidance to engineering teams on secure architecture and implementation.
• Support secure design reviews and DevSecOps integration.
• Present findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and leadership stakeholders.
• Conduct security awareness and training sessions for engineering teams.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain cloud security posture dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Continuously improve security processes, controls, and automation capabilities.

Position Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience securing AWS cloud environments.
• Proven experience implementing secure, scalable AWS architectures aligned with industry security frameworks.
• Experience supporting federal environments and applying cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB M-22-09.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of AWS security services and cloud-native security controls.
• Deep understanding of:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Network security and architecture
• Security engineering and operations
• DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Zero Trust architecture and data protection
• Vulnerability management and risk remediation
• Experience with scripting and automation for security enforcement and monitoring.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty (strongly preferred)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)

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