Hybrid AWS Cloud Security Engineer - Secure & Compliant Cloud

Piper Companies; Fulton, Raleigh (MD, NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))

Hybrid work environment (2 days onsite per week)

Job summary

Piper Companies is actively seeking a Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS in Fulton, MD. The role is designed for seasoned professionals skilled in AWS security services and compliance with key frameworks. This position entails configuring AWS environments securely, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain a secure cloud infrastructure.

Compensation includes a salary range of $100,000 - $135,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work environment. Applicants must have the ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in AWS environments and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with secure cloud infrastructure management.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AWS environments are securely configured.
• Validate compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks.
• Monitor environments for NIST 800-53 alignment.
• Identify security gaps for remediation.
• Lead meetings to review security findings.
• Collaborate with DevOps for secure operations.
• Automate workflows with cloud-native tools.
• Maintain security documentation.
• Stay updated on AWS security developments.

Skills

AWS security services (IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, etc.)

Secure cloud architecture

Network security concepts

Compliance frameworks (STIGs, CIS, NIST 800-53)

Scripting and automation (Python, Terraform)

Security tools (Wiz, Tenable)

SIEM tools familiarity

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP)

Tools

AWS

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

CIS benchmarks

NIST 800-53

Job description

Piper Companies is actively seeking a Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS in Fulton, MD. The role is designed for seasoned professionals skilled in AWS security services and compliance with key frameworks. This position entails configuring AWS environments securely, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain a secure cloud infrastructure.

Compensation includes a salary range of $100,000 - $135,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work environment. Applicants must have the ability to obtain Secret Clearance.