AWS Cybersecurity Engineer (Seattle)

Virtual Service Operations • Seattle, WA

6d • $165,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. The role helps secure cloud infrastructure in highly restricted environments and spans cloud security operations and compliance engineering. The engineer will translate complex security requirements into practical protections, working collaboratively with technical partners and emphasizing careful engineering and measurable results. This is a full-time, on-site position at an approved secure work location; it is not remote. Occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS/SCI clearance, with eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado.

VSO describes itself as a virtue-centered team and offers ongoing learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements. It also notes that eligible employees may receive benefits related to health, retirement, professional development, and more.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3 years securing AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing security controls, vulnerability remediation, and security logging.
• Experience with formal security assessment and authorization processes in regulated or classified environments.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility; occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and interest in regular performance appraisals and career advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Nexus Repository, OpenSearch, SIEM tooling, or security automation.
• Experience implementing NIST 800-53, STIG-aligned hardening, and POA&M remediation.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administer secure artifact repositories, access permissions, and vulnerability-scanning workflows.
• Build and tune centralized security monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using AWS-native and compatible tools.
• Implement security controls, document remediation, and support security assessments and authorization activities.
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to resolve findings and improve incident readiness.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salaries.
• Health benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may receive benefits related to health, retirement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed