Senior AWS Cloud Security Specialist

Intone Networks Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intone Networks Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Security Specialist for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS architectures while aligning with federal cybersecurity requirements and industry best practices.

You will provide security advisory services, proactively identify risks, and resolve complex challenges. Required are 5+ years AWS security experience, and AWS Security and Solutions Architect credentials; federal

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience.
• AWS Certified Security and AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate).
• Federal experience with NIST CSF, OMB M-22-09, and NIST 800-53.
• Strong IAM, security engineering, and cloud security knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following best practices.
• Provide security consultation and advisory services to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify security issues and ensure security objectives are met.
• Resolve complex security challenges through analysis and troubleshooting.
• Design and implement security solutions aligned with federal requirements.

Skills

AWS security

IAM

Security engineering

Network security

Security operations

Security architecture

Cloud security

Zero trust

DevSecOps

Vulnerability management

Scripting

Infrastructure-as-Code

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a 12-month contract position for a Senior AWS Cloud Security Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best practices and security frameworks
• Provide technical security consultation and advisory services to stakeholders
• Proactively identify potential security issues and engage with team members to ensure security objectives are met
• Resolve complex security challenges through analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting expertise
• Design and implement security solutions aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements

Qualifications

• Required
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on AWS security experience
  • AWS Certified Security certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Professional or Associate certification
  • Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, and NIST SP 800-53
  • Deep analytical and problem-solving skills to independently resolve complex security challenges
  • Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Strong understanding of security engineering
  • Strong understanding of network security design
  • Strong understanding of security operations
  • Strong understanding of security architecture
  • Strong understanding of cloud security
  • Strong understanding of data loss protection
  • Strong understanding of zero trust principles
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability management
  • Technical skills in AWS cloud security
  • Technical skills in security engineering
  • Technical skills in DevSecOps
  • Technical skills in scripting
  • Technical skills in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
  • Strong attention to detail