Remote AWS Security Specialist II – Federal Compliance

Select Source Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source Solutions in a remote capacity seeks an IT Security Specialist II – AWS Security to lead hands-on cloud security for complex AWS environments focused on federal workloads. You will document findings, validate controls, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.

The role emphasizes producing defensible security evidence, supporting FISMA assessments, and communicating findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• This role requires senior, hands-on AWS security experience with federal workloads.
• Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, SP 800-53 controls, and FISMA requirements.
• Proven ability to document findings clearly and produce audit-ready evidence.

Responsibilities

• Assess AWS security posture and identify risks, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses.
• Implement, validate, and monitor security controls within AWS environments.
• Review remediation evidence and retest to confirm issues resolved.
• Develop security metrics and report on remediation progress and posture.
• Support security assessments for FISMA High and Moderate systems.

Skills

AWS security

Vulnerability management

NIST RMF

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Cloud engineering collaboration

FISMA awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CSAM

Job description

Select Source Solutions in a remote capacity seeks an IT Security Specialist II – AWS Security to lead hands-on cloud security for complex AWS environments focused on federal workloads. You will document findings, validate controls, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.

The role emphasizes producing defensible security evidence, supporting FISMA assessments, and communicating findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.