AWS Cloud Security Engineer – Cleared

Job Description

Company: RightDirection Technology Solutions LLC

Location: District Heights, US

RightDirection Technology Solutions LLC

Description

RDTS is seeking a skilled AWS Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within AWS. This role is responsible for strengthening cloud security posture, implementing preventative and detective controls, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep AWS technical knowledge with a strong security engineering mindset.

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, Monday-Friday with standard office hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure AWS architectures aligned with security best practices
• Configure and manage IAM policies, roles, and permission boundaries using least-privilege principles
• Implement and manage security services such as AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, and WAF
• Develop and maintain infrastructure security controls using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK Python)
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies using CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and centralized SIEM solutions
• Participate in incident response efforts for cloud-related security events
• Automate security checks and compliance validation across AWS environments
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
• Responding to RFIs
Requirements: • Must possess an active Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security or infrastructure security
• Strong understanding of STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation processes
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and a

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