Senior Cloud Security Specialist

Requirements: 
The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below: 
Required Experience: 
ο Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience 
• Personnel Qualifications 
ο AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred) 
ο AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate 
Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks. 
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SPxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges. 
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met. 
Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access 
Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. 
Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) 
Self-motivated and able to work independently 
Strong attention to detail 

The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: 
Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams 
Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards 
Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation 
Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks. 
Develop and update AWS security configuration standards