AWS Security Manager
$86K - $138K/yr
Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems and incident response ... Strong understanding of AWS security controls-identity, logging, encryption * Expert knowledge of ...
AWS Security Manager
$86K - $138K/yr
Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems and incident response ... Strong understanding of AWS security controls-identity, logging, encryption * Expert knowledge of ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
Sr. Cloud Engineer - AWS & Security
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$58.50 - $78/hr
Job Title: Sr. Cloud Engineer - AWS & Security Job Location: Princeton, NJ Job Type: Contract ... Participate in a shared on-call rotation. * Lead and mentor junior team members. Basic ...
Quick apply
Sr. Cloud Engineer - AWS & Security
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$58.50 - $78/hr
Job Title: Sr. Cloud Engineer - AWS & Security Job Location: Princeton, NJ Job Type: Contract ... Participate in a shared on-call rotation. * Lead and mentor junior team members. Basic ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
Applied Scientist, AWS Security
Arlington, VA · On-site
$143 - $193/hr
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
Applied Scientist, AWS Security
Arlington, VA · On-site
$143 - $193/hr
At AWS Security, it's not about clocking hours, it's about delivering results. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We do ...
AWS Architect
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$58.50 - $76.75/hr
... provide support for on call escalations orL3 level support and doing incident and problem ... AWS Security Services like IAM, Security Hub etc. • Terraform Enterprise, Scripting- Shell ...
AWS Architect
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$58.50 - $76.75/hr
... provide support for on call escalations orL3 level support and doing incident and problem ... AWS Security Services like IAM, Security Hub etc. • Terraform Enterprise, Scripting- Shell ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
... AWS - the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more. You'll work directly with service teams ... on-call rotations to support security incidents - Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences ...
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences.
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences.
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences.
The AWS Customer Incident Response team, a part of AWS Security, leverages the expertise and ... On-call required. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences.
WI · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Participate in a monthly on-call rotation * Assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets * Provide ... Extensive experience with AWS security and CloudFormation Templates (CFT) * Familiarity with ...
On Call Aws Security information
See salary details
$11.54 - $12.76
1% of jobs
$12.76 - $13.99
3% of jobs
$13.99 - $15.21
13% of jobs
$15.65 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.21 - $16.43
22% of jobs
The median wage is $16.97 / hr.
$16.43 - $17.66
24% of jobs
$18.41 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.66 - $18.88
18% of jobs
$18.88 - $20.10
7% of jobs
$20.10 - $21.33
4% of jobs
$21.33 - $22.55
3% of jobs
$22.55 - $23.78
2% of jobs
$23.78 - $25
1% of jobs
$11
$19
$25
How much do on call aws security jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call aws security in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Aws Security jobs?
The most popular types of Aws Security jobs are:
AWS Security Manager
Remote
Peraton •
IT Services • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
8.3
Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
52nd of 226 rated it services
People enjoy working here
Good employer
Paid breaks
Recommended by parents
Respectful managers
$86K - $138K/yr
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Job description
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our cloud security program. This role is responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and protection of our AWS infrastructure while partnering closely with Cloud Engineering, DevOps, GRC, Audit, and Application teams. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of AWS security services, automation, cloud risk assessments, and incident response.
What will you do:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
We are seeking an experienced AWS Security Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our cloud security program. This role is responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and protection of our AWS infrastructure while partnering closely with Cloud Engineering, DevOps, GRC, Audit, and Application teams. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of AWS security services, automation, cloud risk assessments, and incident response.
What will you do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers focused on AWS hardening, Terraform automation, CI/CD security, monitoring, and incident response
- Establish enterprise-wide AWS security standards, policies, and best practices
- Oversee the overall IAM strategy, including roles, policies, identity federation, and least-privilege enforcement
- Guide engineers on AWS Lambda development, serverless architecture, secure coding, and scalable deployments
- Manage deployment and configuration of AWS native security tools including Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config/Config Rules, KMS, and VPC security controls
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code workflows
- Enforce security controls for logging, encryption, segmentation, patching, and vulnerability management
- Drive automation for drift detection, patching, remediation, and compliance reporting
- Oversee detection and response activities for AWS security events
- Lead threat investigations, RCA processes, and remediation plans
- Maintain and improve security runbooks, tabletop exercises, and escalation procedures
- Continuously evaluate AWS environments to identify cost-effective security enhancements
- Manage AWS risk register, security assessments, internal controls, and compliance workflows
- Ensure readiness for audits including SA&A, NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
- Coordinate evidence gathering, control testing, gap remediation, and auditor engagement
- Conduct configuration reviews, vulnerability scans, and compliance checks
- Review and approve new AWS architectures from a security perspective
- Partner with engineering and development teams to train and promote secure cloud practices
- Report security risks, KPIs, and metrics to senior leadership
- Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems and incident response
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 6 years of experience, may have lead experience
- 6+ years of experience in cloud security or cybersecurity
- Proven experience managing or leading security engineering teams
- Strong understanding of AWS security controls-identity, logging, encryption
- Expert knowledge of AWS IAM, KMS, encryption, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS security services
- Advanced hands-on Terraform experience, including writing and reviewing modules
- Experience building and maintaining AWS Lambda functions
- Ability to interpret access logs, configurations, and IAM policies
- Experience securing large, multi-account AWS environments
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Agency clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree
- AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Security Specialty, etc.)
- Security compliance or audit certifications
- Experience with container security (EKS/ECS)
- Scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About Peraton
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Herndon, VA, US
Year founded
2017
