Senior Cloud Security Specialist

Background:
The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native security tools and services. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the Client This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments.

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 AssociateDemonstrated 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