Senior AWS Cyber Engineer

Leidos Inc; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer to support Cloud One Architecture and multi-cloud environments for USAF missions. You will design, deploy, and maintain authorization packages, leverage ACAS/Nessus and AWS Security Hub, and coordinate against STIGs and RMF requirements.

You will work onsite near Hanscom AFB, Boston, MA, engaging with stakeholders, mentors junior staff, and ensuring system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness in a critical mission context.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• ACAS Certified - Supervisor/Operator
• Hands-on with AWS cloud security tooling and STIG implementation

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain RMF/ATO artifacts for AWS SIPRNet environments
• Serve as SME for IT stakeholders on cybersecurity requirements and tooling
• Operate and remediate with ACAS/Nessus, AWS Inspector, and AWS Security Hub
• Monitor logs with CloudTrail, AWS Config, GuardDuty, and related services
• Prepare vulnerability reports and POA&M, and sustain ATO
• Coordinate patch and remediation activities; ensure STIG compliance
• Provide mentorship and oversee junior staff

Skills

Cloud security

Security compliance

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS CLI

Ansible

Tenable Nessus

ACAS

AWS Inspector

Job description

Description

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location

This position will be full-time onsite and may require travel to support customer or corporate meetings near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for AWS SIPRNet environments.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.
• Operate, configure and maintain various compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; AWS Inspector; AWS Security Hub to detect misconfigurations and threats; and other Cloud Native Services.
• Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including CloudTrail; AWS Config; GuardDuty; and other Cloud Native Services.
• Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.
• Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities.
• Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.
• Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.
• Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.
• Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
• Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
• Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience.
• Must have 6+ years of experience with cloud hosted systems and/or applications.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent)
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• ACAS Certified - Supervisor/Operator
• Hands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).s

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
• Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
• Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications
• Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.