AWS GovCloud Security & Network Engineer

Credence Management Solutions, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC in McLean, VA seeks a Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure a mission-critical AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement, maintain, and enhance security controls across cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal standards and supporting resilience.

Responsibilities include designing security controls, monitoring operations, and incident response, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field (or equivalent).
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud preferred.
• Strong network security knowledge (firewalls, WAFs).
• Experience with SIEM tools.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS GovCloud and hybrid environments.
• Support security operations including monitoring, detection, and response.
• Configure and manage network security solutions including firewalls and WAFs.
• Integrate and support SIEM solutions for centralized logging and threat detection.
• Perform vulnerability management including scanning and remediation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with DoD requirements (STIGs, RMF, NIST).
• Support incident response efforts including triage and containment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.
• Support continuous monitoring and audit readiness.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Network engineering

Cloud security

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Firewalls

WAFs

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Credence Management Solutions, LLC in McLean, VA seeks a Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure a mission-critical AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement, maintain, and enhance security controls across cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal standards and supporting resilience.

Responsibilities include designing security controls, monitoring operations, and incident response, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration