AWS Cloud Security Engineer - Cleared

Staterallc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is seeking an AWS Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure AWS architectures. The role focuses on strengthening cloud security posture, implementing preventative and detective controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Onsite, full-time in a DC-area setting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on AWS security experience, knowledge of STIGs, and the ability to work with DevOps to secure CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance
• 3+ years of cloud/infrastructure security experience
• Strong STIG hardening knowledge and remediation skills
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services and architecture
• Understanding of IAM, encryption (KMS), and key management best practices
• Experience with AWS network security (VPCs, routing, firewalls)
• Scripting in Python or Bash
• IaC with Terraform or AWS CDK Python
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with best practices
• Configure IAM policies, roles, and permissions using least privilege
• Manage AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, WAF
• Develop infrastructure security controls using IaC (Terraform, AWS CDK Python)
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and remediation
• Implement logging/monitoring with CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and SIEMs
• Participate in cloud incident response activities
• Automate security checks and compliance validation across AWS environments
• Collaborate with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD (DevSecOps)
• Respond to RFIs

Skills

AWS security services

IAM & KMS

Terraform

Python scripting

Cloud security architecture

VPC networking

Bash scripting

DevSecOps

Threat modeling

Compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

CloudTrail

SIEM tooling

Job description

Description

Triple-S is seeking a skilled AWS Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within AWS. This role is responsible for strengthening cloud security posture, implementing preventative and detective controls, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep AWS technical knowledge with a strong security engineering mindset.

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, Monday-Friday with standard office hours.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with security best practices
• Configure and manage IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries using least-privilege principles
• Implement and manage security services such as AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, and WAF
• Develop and maintain infrastructure security controls using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK Python)
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies using CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and centralized SIEM solutions
• Participate in incident response efforts for cloud-related security events
• Automate security checks and compliance validation across AWS environments
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
• Responding to RFIs

Requirements

• Must possess an active Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security or infrastructure security
• Strong understanding of STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation processes
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS security services and architecture
• Understanding of IAM, encryption (KMS), and key management best practices
• Experience with network security in AWS (VPCs, routing, firewalls)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CDK Python)
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, RMF, CIS Benchmarks, and FedRAMP

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with STIG hardening
• Experience with container security (EKS, ECS, image scanning)
• Knowledge of identity federation (SSO, SAML, OIDC)
• Experience integrating AWS logs with SIEM platforms
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles
• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.