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AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Peraton
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Remote
USD 104000-166000 yearly / year
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security architecture for AWS workloads aligned with FedRAMP Moderate baseline controls
  • Build and maintain security guardrails using AWS-native services (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail, KMS, WAF, Macie, Inspector)
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code security controls (Terraform/CloudFormation) with policy as code
  • Support System Security Plans (SSPs), ATO activities, and POA&M remediation
  • Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, patch management tracking, and monthly/annual assessment support
  • Configure and maintain centralized logging, SIEM integration, and audit trail retention per FedRAMP/NIST requirements
  • Implement least-privilege IAM policies, service control policies (SCPs), and cross-account access controls.
  • Manage encryption at rest and in transit (KMS, ACM, TLS enforcement) per FIPS 140-2/140-3 requirements where applicable
  • Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and support cloud-specific incident response playbooks
  • Collaborate with DevOps/Platform teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
  • Maintain documentation for control implementation statements, architecture diagrams, and audit evidence
  • Support boundary definition and system categorization activities (FIPS 199) as required

Required Qualifications

  • US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret eligible clearance
  • Minimum 8 years work experience with BS/BA in computer science, or 10 years work experience with an AA/AS degree in Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on AWS engineering experience, with 3+ years specifically in cloud security roles
  • Demonstrated experience working within a FedRAMP Moderate or FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5, or equivalent federal compliance environment
  • Experience supporting or maintaining an SSP and RMF processes
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud (US), AWS Commercial, or equivalent federal AWS environments
  • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS security services: IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail, KMS, WAF, Macie, Inspector, and Systems Manager
  • Solid understanding of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 control families (AC, AU, CM, IA, SC, SI, etc.) and the ability to map implementations to specific controls
  • 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation), including security scanning and policy-as-code tools
  • Networking security fundamentals: VPC design, security groups, NACLs, PrivateLink, Transit Gateway, and network segmentation for compliance boundaries
  • Experience with vulnerability management tools (AWS Inspector or similar) and remediation tracking
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in AWS
  • Familiarity with SIEM/log aggregation tools (Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, OpenSearch, or similar) for security event monitoring
  • Scripting ability in Python or Bash for automating compliance checks and remediation
  • Understanding of encryption standards relevant to federal systems (FIPS 140-2/140-3, TLS 1.2+)
  • One of the following certifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (with a security focus), or CISSP, CISM, or Security+ (with strong AWS hands-on experience).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience supporting a Peraton program or similar federal integrator (Leidos, Booz Allen, SAIC, General Dynamics IT, etc.)
  • Familiarity with server and systems hardening software
  • Experience with container security (ECS/EKS), including image scanning (ECR scanning) and runtime protection
  • Experience with AWS Control Tower and multi-account landing zone security governance
  • Experience automating compliance evidence collection for continuous ATO (cATO)
  • Prior experience with change management processes in a regulated/audited environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Active security clearance
  • Experience with AWS AI services (Amazon Bedrock)
  • Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud architecture, including Azure (VNets, Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Policy, ExpressRoute)
  • Experience with Microsoft .NET
  • Experience supporting ATO/continuous monitoring processes
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines
  • Familiarity with AI security and governance frameworks, national security/defense/critical infrastructure missions, and supporting federal agencies or large GovCon programs
  • #RDG
  • Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
  • $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
  • EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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