AWS Security Manager

AWS Security Manager

Anywhere

Type : Contract-to-Hire

Category : Development

Industry : Government

Workplace Type : Remote

Reference ID : JN -122025-104656

Date Posted : 12 / 07 / 2025

Shortcut : Description :

The AWS Security Manager is responsible for ensuring the security, compliance and protection of our cloud-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with AWS security services, cloud risk assessments, incident response and continuous security monitoring. This role partners with Cloud Engineering, DevOps and Application teams to maintain a secure and resilient cloud environment. The manager partners with Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, GRC, Audit and Application teams to embed security into all stages of the cloud lifecycle.

Location : Remote

Rate : $70‑75 / hr

Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones.

US Citizenship is Required – Ability to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance.

This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of security engineers focused on AWS hardening, Terraform automation, CI / CD security and cloud monitoring and incident response.

Establish enterprise‑wide AWS security standards and policies

Oversee Identify and Access Management (IAM) strategy

Strong proficiency with Terraform, including writing reusable modules and automated deployments through CI / CD

Experience with AWS Lambda development and serverless architecture, with the ability to guide engineers, review code, enforce best practices and ensure secure scalable deployments

Manage deployment and configurations of AWS native security tools : AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Config and Config rules, KMS encryption keys, VPC Security (NACLs, subnets)

Strong understanding of IAM Roles / Policies and Identity Federation, Encryption, KMS, secrets management

Work with DevOps teams to implement security best practices into CI / CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

Enforce controls for logging, encryption, network segmentation, patching, vulnerability management

Drive security automation for drift detection, patching, vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting

Oversee detection and response to security events in AWS

Manage threat investigations, root cause analysis remediation plans

Build and maintain runbooks, tabletop exercises and escalation paths

Implement and improve AWS security controls, guardrails and baseline configurations

Continuously evaluate AWS environments for cost‑effective security improvements

Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination

Maintain AWS risk register, security assessments and internal controls

Ensure readiness for audits, SA&A, NIST, FISMA and FedRAMP

Manage evidence gathering, control testing and gap remediation. Work with external auditors and internal stakeholders during audit cycles

Conduct regular configuration reviews, vulnerability scans and compliance checks

Approve and reject new AWS architecture from a security standpoint

Partner with DevOps, engineering, development teams. Train teams on secure cloud practices.

Report risks, KPIs and metrics to senior leadership

Participate in on‑call rotations to support 24 / 7 production systems and respond to incidents as they arise

Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience in cloud security or cybersecurity

Strong experience managing or leading teams

Python or Bash scripting for automation

Understanding of AWS security controls, specific to identity, logging and encryption

Expert knowledge of AWS IAM, AWS KMS & encryption, AWS security services, CloudTrail / CloudWatch

Advanced hands‑on experience writing and reviewing Terraform modules

Experience writing and operating AWS Lambda functions

Perform IAM policy and permissions audits to enforce least privilege

Ability to read and interpret access logs, cloud account configurations and IAM policies

Experience building and securing large multi‑account AWS environments

Education Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications :

Cloud certification (AWS Cloud Practitioner, Security Specialty)

Security compliance or audit certification

Experience with container security (EKS / ECS)

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits : medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state / locality.

Please be advised – If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.

About Eliassen Group :

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human‑powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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