AWS Cybersecurity Engineer

STEM Solutions • Herndon, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AWS Cybersecurity Engineer will support a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative by helping build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies. The role spans cloud security operations and compliance engineering, translating complex security requirements into practical protections for highly restricted environments. The engineer will work with technical partners in a collaborative setting focused on careful engineering and measurable results.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Regular work at an approved secure facility is required, and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. The employee must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance, eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals, and U.S. citizenship pursuant to a government contract.

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; must be eligible 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 pursuant to a government contract.

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.

What This Job Offers

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