AWS Cybersecurity Engineer (Denver)

Virtual Service Operations • Denver, CO

6d • $165,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Cybersecurity Engineer to join a team delivering cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. The role focuses on 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 environment, securing cloud infrastructure and supporting measurable security outcomes.

This is a full-time, on-site position. The employee must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado. Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility is expected, and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position. The role 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.

VSO describes itself as a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm with partnerships including AWS, IBM, and Microsoft. The company describes its team as virtue-centered and offers ongoing learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Further benefits for eligible employees may include health, retirement, and professional development offerings.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and value teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

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 health, retirement, and professional development benefits.

What This Job Offers

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