Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C Onsite
Interview Type: Webcam and In-Person
Citizenship: USC
Local DL
Job Description Senior Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)
The Senior Cloud Security Specialist supports the Security Engineering team by designing assessing implementing and maintaining secure AWS cloud architectures and security controls across cloud on premises and hybrid environments.
Senior Level Personnel Qualifications (Generic BOA 3.5.4.2)
Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Management of Information Systems or related field.
Minimum six (6) years of cybersecurity experience including cloud security compliance and risk management.
Minimum six (6) years of experience on public cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google or others).
At least one of the following certifications preferred:
CompTIA Security
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Capabilities (Generic BOA)
Minimum six (6) years of cybersecurity experience including cloud security compliance and risk management.
Minimum six (6) years of experience on public cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google or others).
At least one of the following certifications preferred:
CompTIA Security
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Capabilities (Generic BOA)
Serve as a cloud security expert integrating sound practices from Identity and Access Management monitoring platform standards network segmentation encryption and security controls into cloud platforms.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects functional area architects and security specialists to ensure secure cloud IT systems and platforms.
TOR Specific Requirements and Experience (AWS)
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects functional area architects and security specialists to ensure secure cloud IT systems and platforms.
TOR Specific Requirements and Experience (AWS)
Minimum five (5) years of hands on AWS security experience.
AWS Certified Security Specialty (strongly preferred).
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Associate.
Demonstrated experience implementing secure scalable AWS architectures following industry best practices and security frameworks.
Demonstrated federal experience implementing:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
OMB Memorandum M 22 09
NIST SP 800 53
Strong understanding of IAM cloud security network security design security operations security architecture data loss protection zero trust DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
Deep analytical problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to provide proactive technical security consultation and advisory services.
Duties and Responsibilities (TOR Complete)
AWS Certified Security Specialty (strongly preferred).
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Associate.
Demonstrated experience implementing secure scalable AWS architectures following industry best practices and security frameworks.
Demonstrated federal experience implementing:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
OMB Memorandum M 22 09
NIST SP 800 53
Strong understanding of IAM cloud security network security design security operations security architecture data loss protection zero trust DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
Deep analytical problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to provide proactive technical security consultation and advisory services.
Duties and Responsibilities (TOR Complete)
Conduct regular security reviews of AWS 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.
Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure security hardening.
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.
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.
Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure security hardening.
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.
