Senior AWS Cloud Security Engineer - DoD RMF/ATO

VulnU; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer to support the USAF Cloud One architecture in a large multi-cloud environment. The onsite role near Hanscom AFB, Boston, MA focuses on security, compliance, and cost effectiveness for critical missions.

You design, deploy, and maintain RMF/ATO artifacts for AWS SIPRNet, act as SME for system design and ATO efforts, and operate scanners like ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, and Security Hub. Mentoring and customer briefings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification and AWS Security – Specialty.
• Hands-on with AWS CLI, Ansible, Nessus, and implementing STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain RMF/ATO artifacts for AWS SIPRNet.
• Serve as SME for system design, builds, and ATO efforts on cybersecurity requirements.
• Operate and maintain ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, AWS Security Hub tools.
• Monitor CloudTrail, AWS Config, GuardDuty, and other cloud-native services.
• Document mitigations, generate POA&Ms, and ensure patch compliance.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and participate in customer briefings.

Skills

AWS

Cloud security

Security compliance

Ansible

AWS CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

AWS Inspector

AWS Security Hub

CloudTrail

AWS Config

GuardDuty

Tenable Nessus

STIGs

Ansible

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer to support the USAF Cloud One architecture in a large multi-cloud environment. The onsite role near Hanscom AFB, Boston, MA focuses on security, compliance, and cost effectiveness for critical missions.

You design, deploy, and maintain RMF/ATO artifacts for AWS SIPRNet, act as SME for system design and ATO efforts, and operate scanners like ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, and Security Hub. Mentoring and customer briefings are part of the role.