Documentation Specialist (AWS / NIST SP 800-171)
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Documentation Specialist with expertise in AWS and demonstrated understanding of security compliance frameworks, especially NIST SP 800-171. As a Security Compliance Documentation Analyst, you will be the cornerstone of our security posture, ensuring our AWS environment meets rigorous compliance standards like NIST SP 800-171. Your work will directly enable our scientists and researchers to innovate securely, translating complex technical controls into the clear, audit-ready documentation that underpins our entire research platform.
Requirements
- Technical Documentation
- AWS
- NIST SP 800-171
Responsibilities
- Translate technical complexity – Collaborate with cloud engineers, developers, and security teams to document AWS configurations, security architectures, and implemented controls, turning technical processes into clear, compelling compliance narratives.
- Document for impact – Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance documentation in alignment with NIST SP 800-171 control requirements for all AWS-hosted systems and services.
- Gather audit-ready evidence – Collect and organize technical evidence from AWS services (such as IAM, Config, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and KMS) to support control validation and track remediation progress.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
