AWS Cloud Security Consultant – Identity & Governance

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

📋 Description

• Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) across multi-account AWS environments.

• Develop governance guardrails utilizing AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zone Accelerator, and Service Control Policies.

• Implement data protection measures through KMS, encryption, Macie, and customer-specific data classification.

• Establish continuous compliance monitoring using AWS Config, Security Hub, Audit Manager, and CloudTrail.

• Automate the collection of audit evidence.

• Lead or assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages following RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, or JSIG guidelines.

• Conduct control mapping and create System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation.

• Perform Well-Architected Security Pillar reviews and security assessments.

• Develop prioritized remediation strategies based on assessment results.

• Integrate AWS identity solutions with Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, and CAC/PIV.

• Provide support to federal and defense clients regarding AWS identity governance, data protection, compliance, and authorization.

⛳️ Requirements

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, or an equivalent GPS-approved certification.

• Expertise in AWS security services, particularly IAM Identity Center, AWS Organizations, Control Tower or Landing Zone Accelerator, KMS, and AWS Config.

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO, and CIS security frameworks.

• Experience with at least one ATO supported end-to-end process under RMF.

• Compliance with DoD 8140 baseline certification, such as Security+ or CISSP.

• Commitment to completing annual AESP training.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• A minimum of 3 years in security if using equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

• At least 2 years of experience working with AWS cloud platforms.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while valuing collaboration.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

• Competitive salary packages.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements available.

• Additional benefits related to health, retirement, professional development, and more.

• Regular performance evaluations.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A virtue-centered team environment and workplace culture.