AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer - On-Site

NorthHill Technology Resources; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer to join a mission-critical, security-sensitive program. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and proximity to approved secure work locations including Herndon, VA.

The engineer will shape security architecture for AWS platforms and translate requirements into practical guardrails for engineering teams. The role involves building next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering.
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong AWS IAM, KMS, logging, and cloud security architecture knowledge.
• Experience reviewing technical implementations against security requirements.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work in highly controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve AWS IAM policies, encryption controls, and centralized logging patterns.
• Review cloud architectures and infrastructure code for security risks.
• Support security assessment documentation and evidence collection.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed reusable security guardrails in deployment workflows.

Skills

AWS IAM

KMS

Logging

Cloud security architecture

Security requirements review

Hands-on AWS

Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer to join a mission-critical, security-sensitive program. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and proximity to approved secure work locations including Herndon, VA.

The engineer will shape security architecture for AWS platforms and translate requirements into practical guardrails for engineering teams. The role involves building next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms