AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Apex Systems; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure AWS infrastructure for a federal program. You will work on the Security & Infrastructure team across development, test, pre-production, and production environments.

The role requires hands-on AWS cloud engineering experience, along with RMF/NIST 800-53 familiarity and the ability to contribute to security documentation and authorization packages.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on AWS cloud engineering experience (EC2, IAM, VPC, AMIs).
• Experience with federal security compliance (NIST 800-53; RMF) and security documentation for accredited systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, IAM, VPC, AMIs).
• Provision infrastructure as code with CloudFormation.
• Implement security settings and hardening across cloud infra and OS baselines.
• Provide AWS network and security support (subnet design, SG config, encryption).
• Design and maintain least-privilege IAM roles and policies; remediate findings (IAM Access Analyzer, Security Hub, GuardDuty).
• Implement NIST SP 800-53 controls in cloud; contribute to authorization packages.

Skills

AWS Cloud Engineering

Security Hardening

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Git Version Control

Tools

Git

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Stafford, Virginia (Hybrid)

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Security Engineer to support a mission‑critical program for a federal government agency. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure AWS cloud infrastructure for application development and operations. You will serve on the Security & Infrastructure team, responsible for AWS cloud environments spanning development, test, pre‑production, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure, including EC2, IAM, VPC networking, security groups, and AMI lifecycle management.
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code using CloudFormation.
• Implement and validate security settings and hardening across cloud infrastructure, operating system baselines, and application platforms.
• Provide AWS network and security support, including subnet design, security group configuration, and encryption management.
• Design and maintain least‑privilege IAM roles and policies, and remediate findings from security tools like IAM Access Analyzer, Security Hub, and GuardDuty.
• Implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls within the cloud environment and contribute technical content to authorization packages.
• Support security assessments by producing evidence, responding to questions, and driving remediation activities.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure stable, current, and available environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, refine stories, and provide estimates for infrastructure and security work.
• Troubleshoot environment and pipeline issues, documenting the root cause and resolution.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in AWS cloud engineering, including administering EC2, IAM, VPC, and AMIs.
• Experience supporting federal security compliance efforts, including NIST 800-53, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and contributing to security documentation for an accredited system.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with security settings implementation and system hardening.
• Proficiency in a scripting language such as PowerShell or Bash.
• Experience using or managing Git‑based version control.

Certifications

A current Security+ certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Kubernetes and container images.
• Experience with federal cloud security environments supporting mission‑critical applications.
• System Administration experience.

Company Overview

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan) and a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On‑demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• A dedicated customer service team for our consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• A full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources is available in our ‘Welcome Packet’.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation Statement

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