AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview

VTG is seeking a AWS Cloud Security Engineer to work hybrid but only 2 days per month in support of a program in Stafford, VA

Responsibilities:

• Work in the Security & Infrastructure team for cloud-based development in AWS

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting CODIS development ,test , pre-prod and prod environments, including EC2, IAM, VPC networking, security groups, and AMI lifecycle management.

• Provision and manage infrastructure through code using CloudFormation.

• Partner with the CODIS development and infrastructure teams to keep Dev and Test environments stable, current, and available to the sprint teams.

• Occasional need for off-hours support for system upgrades, patches and maintenance activities

• Implement and validate security settings across cloud infrastructure, operating system baselines, and application platforms.

• Provide AWS network and security support, including subnet and routing design, security group and NACL configuration, encryption in transit and at rest, KMS key management, and enterprise certificate and TLS trust management.

• Design and maintain least privilege IAM roles and policies, and remediate findings from IAM Access Analyzer, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config.

• Implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls in the cloud environment and document how each is satisfied, working within the NIST Risk Management Framework.

• Contribute technical content to ATO packages, including System Security Plan (SSP) narratives, control implementation statements, diagrams, and inventory artifacts.

• Support security assessments by producing evidence on request, responding to assessor questions, and driving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items to closure.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, refine infrastructure and security stories, and provide realistic estimates to the sprint team.

• Troubleshoot environment and pipeline issues with precision, and document root cause and resolution so the fix is repeatable.

Required Skills

• Active Secret clearance

• Minimum 3 years of experience

• Demonstrated hands-on AWS experience administering EC2, IAM, VPC, and AMIs

• Practical experience implementing security settings and hardening across cloud and operating system layers.

• Working familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls and the RMF or ATO process, including contributing to security documentation, assessment evidence, or POA&M remediation on an accredited system.

• Experience working with Kubernetes and container images

• Experience using or managing Git-based version control across multiple projects

• Current Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

• System Administration experience

• Strong attention to detail and solid troubleshooting ability

• Proficiency in scripting language(s), PowerShell or bash preferred

• Experience with security settings implementation

Desired Skills

• Experience in Agile SDLC

• Familiarity with FedRAMP, AWS GovCloud, or CJIS Security Policy requirements.

• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation

• Previous experience working in a software development shop

• Knowledge of security monitoring/scanning tools and their usage

• Linux experience is a bonus.

VTG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Experience:

• AWS CloudFormation: 3 years (Required)

• Cloud security: 3 years (Required)

• AWS: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stafford, VA 22554