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AWS Cloud Security Consultant

AWS Cloud Security Consultant

Saxon Global • Washington, DC, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

AWS Cloud Security Consultant

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Onsite)

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only

Duration: 6+ month

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Consultant to support a federal environment by strengthening cloud security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct security assessments of AWS cloud infrastructure and environments.
  • Review Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments for security compliance.
  • Validate adherence to security policies, standards, and federal requirements.
  • Assess AWS environments against the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar.
  • Identify and document vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
  • Develop security dashboards, standards, and playbooks.
  • Provide technical consultation to engineering teams.
  • Implement and improve AWS-native security controls.
  • Conduct security training and awareness sessions.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
  • Automate security reviews and continuous monitoring processes.
  • Recommend security tooling and process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

  • 7 to 10+ years of hands-on AWS security experience.
  • Experience securing scalable AWS cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB M-22-09.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience providing security consulting and advisory services.
  • Expertise in IAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, DLP, and Vulnerability Management.
  • Experience with scripting, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Security Specialty (Strongly Preferred)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Success Factors

  • Proactively identify and mitigate cloud security risks.
  • Collaborate effectively across engineering and leadership teams.
  • Drive continuous security improvement and compliance.
  • Balance security objectives with operational requirements.
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