16+ Years in Security Cloud Engineer with AWS - Washington, DC (Remote

Role :Security Cloud Engineer with AWS

Client : State of DC

Location : Washington, DC (Remote)

Job Description :

Responsibilities:

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, principles, and technologies, including IAM, encryption, network security, container security, and serverless security.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services such as AWS Security Hub, AWS native security services, cloudtrail, guard duty, security groups, cloudwatch.
• Review the design and implement secure AWS cloud architecture solutions, including VPC configurations, security groups, IAM policies, encryption mechanisms, and logging and monitoring for the AWS cloud environment.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on AWS infrastructure and applications. Develop and implement remediation plans to address security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Strong understanding of security compliance requirements and frameworks (e.g., GDPR,HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and experience implementing controls and measures to achieve compliance.

proficiency in scripting and automation for security automation and orchestration.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Provide security training and guidance to AWS users, developers, and administrators to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.

Responsibilities:
1. Expertise in implementing, administrating and operating information security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Antivirus, network traffic analyzers and malware analysis tools.
2. Utilizes advanced experience with scripting and tool automation such as Perl, PowerShell, Regex.
3. Develops, leads, and executes information security incident response plans.
4. Develops standard and complex IT solutions & services, driven by business requirements and industry standards.
5. May also leverage dynamic and static code assessment tools to measure vulnerability of applications throughout the SDLC. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
BS Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
Masters Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is HIGHLY PREFERRED

This is a remote position.