Cloud Security Operations Analyst / Engineer

Randstad Digital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Washington, DC is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Analyst/Engineer to monitor and enhance cloud security postures across AWS, ensuring ongoing compliance with baselines and standards. You will collaborate with senior security engineers to remediate vulnerabilities, manage IAM, and respond to alerts.

The role involves automation work using Terraform and CloudFormation across core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda) and requires strong scripting in Python, PowerShell

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in IT spanning architecture, infrastructure, networking, OS, and databases.
• 3 years of hands-on cloud infrastructure experience with AWS security tools.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in teams.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts from AWS services and SIEM tools; assist investigations.
• IAM & Access Management: daily IAM administration, including users, roles, and policies with least-privilege approach.
• Vulnerability & Compliance Management: remediation activities from AWS Inspector; manage AWS Config rules and security baselines; assist audits.
• Security Operations & Control: implement AWS security controls; maintain security documentation and patching routines.
• Infrastructure Support: assist with Terraform/CloudFormation deployments across core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda).

Skills

General IT Experience

Cloud & Security Experience

Scripting & Automation

Soft Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS Config

AWS CloudTrail

AWS GuardDuty

AWS Security Hub

Terraform

CloudFormation

KMS

Secrets Manager

Job description

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Operations Analyst / Engineer to support our client in Washington, DC. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and enhancing cloud security postures across AWS environments, ensuring continuous compliance with established security baselines and operational standards. Leveraging a strong foundation in general IT infrastructure and cloud technologies, you will collaborate closely with senior security engineers to execute vulnerability remediation, manage IAM configurations, respond to security alerts, and support automated infrastructure deployments.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $55 – 65 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts from GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudWatch, and SIEM tools; assist with incident response investigations and evidence gathering.

IAM & Access Management: Execute daily IAM administration, including user, role, and policy management following least-privilege access principles.

Vulnerability & Compliance Management: Perform vulnerability remediation activities identified through AWS Inspector; assist in managing AWS Config rules, security baselines, and audit compliance reviews.

Security Operations & Control: Implement AWS security controls and configurations under guidance from senior engineers; maintain operational security tasks, security documentation, and patching routines.

Infrastructure Support: Assist with infrastructure deployments and automation using Terraform and CloudFormation across core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda).

qualifications:

General IT Experience: Minimum of 5 years in IT with broad knowledge across architecture, infrastructure, networking, operating systems (Linux administration/troubleshooting), and databases.

Cloud & Security Experience: 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and applications, with deep familiarity with AWS security tools (IAM, Control Tower, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, KMS, Secrets Manager).

Scripting & Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, security groups, VPCs) and scripting capability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Soft Skills & Work Ethic: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within an integrated team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.