Senior AWS Cloud Security Engineer
| Company | CACI |
|---|---|
| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA |
| Salary | $120800 – $265800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
- 4-12 years of experience, depending on education level (High School Diploma/GED to Doctorate)
- Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders on technical decisions, best practices, and risk management
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
- Adaptability to rapidly evolving cloud technologies and infrastructure management tools
- Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- In-depth knowledge of network architecture and security principles
- Understanding of security and compliance requirements for cloud solutions
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, compliant cloud-based solutions adhering to government standards like NIST SP 800-53
- Collaborate across teams to create, test, and deploy reliable AWS-based systems
- Develop migration strategies and cybersecurity guidance for transitioning from legacy to AWS environments
- Assess and recommend cloud security technologies and services to enhance our offerings
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate-level or higher commercial cloud certification (AWS or Azure preferred)
- Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework
- Proficiency in AWS security services (IAM, SCPs, Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) and related languages (YAML, JSON, Python)
- Knowledge of automation tools like SaltStack, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet