Sr. Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

The Evolvers Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

The Evolvers Group is actively seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist (AWS) to join the Security Engineering team in Washington, DC on a 6+ month onsite contract. You will lead security reviews, enforce best practices, and drive secure cloud hardening across AWS environments within federal constraints.

Responsibilities include IAM, DevSecOps, IaC, and security automation while aligning with NIST/OMB requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.
• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53
• Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
• Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
• Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams.
• Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards.
• Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar.
• Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls.
• Develop and maintain security posture dashboards.
• Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks.
• Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation.
• Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks.
• Develop and update AWS security configuration standards.
• Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams.
• Present findings and recommendations in team meetings.
• Identify opportunities to automate security assessments.
• Recommend security tooling improvements

Skills

AWS security

Security engineering

DevSecOps

IAM

Zero trust

Vulnerability management

Scripting

Infrastructure as code

Education

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional/Associate

Federal cybersecurity requirements knowledge

Job description

Constant learning and evolution is a way of life at Evolvers. We are always looking for passionate individuals that are ready to evolve in tandem with our team, defining and re-defining each facet of their career life at Evolvers. Our professionals are rewarded for their contributions to our clients, our culture and the overall quest for excellence. We view each of our professionals as a catalyst for growth, for Evolvers, our clients, and for the industry.

Role: Sr. Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)Work Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)Contract: 6+ months contract (possible to extend)We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams


• Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards


• Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices


• Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar


• Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls


• Develop and maintain security posture dashboards


• Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks


• Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation


• Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks.


• Develop and update AWS security configuration standards


• Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams


• Present findings and recommendations in team meetings


• Identify opportunities to automate security assessments


• Recommend security tooling improvements

Qualifications

• Required Experience:


• Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience


• Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.


• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53


• Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.


• Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.


• Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.


• Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)


• Self-motivated and able to work independently


• Certifications:


• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)


• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate