We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Consultant for a 12-month contract position supporting a federal environment in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on strengthening cloud security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Conduct security assessments of AWS cloud infrastructure and environments.
Review Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments for security compliance.
Validate adherence to security policies, standards, and federal requirements.
Assess AWS environments against the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar.
Identify and document vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
Develop security dashboards, standards, and playbooks.
Provide technical consultation to engineering teams.
Implement and improve AWS-native security controls.
Conduct security training and awareness sessions.
Present findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
Automate security reviews and continuous monitoring processes.
Recommend security tooling and process enhancements.
Qualifications
Required
7 to 10+ years of hands-on AWS security experience.
Experience securing scalable AWS cloud environments.
Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB M-22-09.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience providing security consulting and advisory services.
Expertise in IAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, DLP, and Vulnerability Management.
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Experience with scripting, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Preferred
AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
