TS/SCI AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing security guardrails, IAM policies, encryption controls, and centralized logging for mission-critical AWS platforms with an active TS/SCI clearance.

This is a full-time, on-site position in a highly controlled environment. Responsibilities include reviewing architectures, supporting security assessment documentation, and embedding guardrails into

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering, including 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong AWS IAM, KMS, logging, and cloud security architecture knowledge.
• Experience reviewing technical implementations against security requirements.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience in highly controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve AWS IAM policies, encryption controls, and centralized logging patterns.
• Review cloud architectures and infrastructure code for security risks.
• Support security assessment documentation and evidence collection.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed reusable security guardrails in deployment workflows.

Skills

AWS experience

IAM

KMS

Security architecture

Logging / observability

Security requirements review

Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security & Guardrails Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing security guardrails, IAM policies, encryption controls, and centralized logging for mission-critical AWS platforms with an active TS/SCI clearance.

This is a full-time, on-site position in a highly controlled environment. Responsibilities include reviewing architectures, supporting security assessment documentation, and embedding guardrails into