AWS Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement security strategies specifically designed for cloud environments, including Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.

• Perform cloud security assessments to detect vulnerabilities and risks within cloud infrastructure.

• Evaluate cloud security requirements and propose enhancements.

• Examine vulnerabilities and risks identified by Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to uncover any ineffective or absent security controls.

• Conduct thorough cloud assessments of existing controls and enhancements to assess their effectiveness.

• Generate security compliance reports that detail the results and findings of cloud assessments.

• Finalize and execute a cloud Security Controls Test (SCT) plan.

• Deliver the final report on cloud analysis, summarizing comprehensive findings.

• Review and assess cloud system artifacts for accuracy and completeness in support of Authorization to Operate (ATO) requests.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ability to obtain a DoED Level 6 High Risk/Public Trust Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Security Controls Assessor role or similar audit response position, with an emphasis on cloud security.

• Possession of a senior industry certification such as CISSP or an equivalent qualification.

• Knowledge of cloud security architecture, network security, and identity and access management.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools, security as code practices, and container security.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience in conducting security audits and ensuring compliance.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or a higher level.

• Familiarity with pertinent government and agency policies and procedures, including FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, FIPS-II, and NIST.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Certification incentive program.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Options for floating federal holidays.

• HMO and High Deductible insurance plans.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Comprehensive Dental Plans.

• Vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible Work Environment.