AWS Cloud Security Consultant (Identity & Governance)

Virtual Service Operations; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

VSO Inc. is seeking an AWS Cloud Security Consultant (Identity & Governance) to help federal and defense customers control who can do what across their AWS environments.

This role emphasizes IAM, multi-account governance, data protection, and ATO/RMF packages to support authorization and audit readiness. The consultant will design IAM architectures, build guardrails with Organizations and Control Tower, and lead or support RMF/DoD compliance efforts while collaborating with enterprise identity

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AWS security engineering or consulting.
• Experience implementing IAM across multi-account AWS environments.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement identity and access controls across AWS environments.
• Build governance guardrails using Organizations, Control Tower, and SCPs.
• Lead or support ATO packages and RMF/DoD documentation.
• Perform Well-Architected Security reviews and remediation planning.
• Coordinate with enterprise identity providers (AD, Entra ID, Okta).

Skills

AWS Security Certifications

IAM & governance

RMF/NIST/DoD

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

AWS Config

KMS

Job description

AWS Cloud Security Consultant (Identity & Governance) Fully Remote USA AWS

Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as an AWS Cloud Security Consultant? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an AWS Cloud Security Consultant to join our team. In this role, you'll help federal and defense customers control who can do what across their AWS environments, and prove it to auditors. The work spans identity architecture, multi-account governance, data protection, and the ATO/RMF packages that get systems authorized.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement IAM across multi-account AWS environments: IAM Identity Center, least-privilege permission sets, roles, and cross-account access
• Build governance guardrails with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zone Accelerator, and Service Control Policies
• Implement data protection controls: KMS key strategy, encryption at rest and in transit, Macie for sensitive data discovery, and classification aligned to customer policy
• Stand up continuous compliance monitoring with AWS Config, Security Hub, Audit Manager, and CloudTrail, including automated audit evidence
• Lead or support ATO packages under RMF (NIST 800-53), FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, or JSIG, from control mapping through SSP and POA&M
• Run Well-Architected Security Pillar reviews and security assessments, then turn findings into prioritized remediation plans
• Integrate AWS identity with enterprise identity providers (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, CAC/PIV)

Required Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, or an equivalent GPS-approved certification
• Proficient with AWS security services, especially IAM Identity Center, Organizations, Control Tower or LZA, KMS, and Config
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS), with at least one ATO supported end to end under RMF
• DoD 8140-compliant baseline certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Willing to complete annual AESP training

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISM or CISA
• JJSIG / ICD 503 or Special Access Program experience
• Guardrails as code with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• AWS GovCloud (US) or classified region experience
• DoD Zero Trust architecture experience
• No security clearance is required to start; an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance is preferred

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (3+ years in security)
• 2+ years working with AWS cloud platformsThis is a remote position
• Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers