AWS Cloud Security Engineer: Secure Cloud Architect (Onsite)

Statera Systems Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, with standard office hours Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS security services and a strong security engineering mindset.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of cloud or infrastructure security experience.
• Strong understanding of STIG hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services and architectures.
• Familiarity with IAM, encryption (KMS), and key management best practices.
• Experience with network security in AWS (VPCs, routing, firewalls).
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash; IaC with Terraform or CDK.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with best practices.
• Configure IAM policies, roles, and boundaries using least-privilege.
• Manage security services like GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, and WAF.
• Develop infrastructure security controls with Terraform or CDK Python.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and remediation.
• Implement logging/monitoring with CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and SIEM.
• Contribute to incident response for cloud security events.
• Automate security checks and compliance validation across AWS.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD (DevSecOps).
• Respond to RFIs as needed.

Skills

AWS security

Python scripting

Bash scripting

IAM & least privilege

Infrastructure as Code

Vulnerability management

STIG hardening

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / Cybersecurity / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

AWS GuardDuty

AWS Security Hub

AWS Inspector

Amazon Macie

WAF

Job description

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

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, with standard office hours Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS security services and a strong security engineering mindset.