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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in securing AWS environments and implementing cloud security controls, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance with NIST and DHS standards. Proficient in automating security processes and advising on security best practices for cloud architectures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AWS Security ManagementNIST SP 800-53 ComplianceVulnerability Scanning ToolsPython ScriptingCISSP Certification
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Hard Skills
AWS IAMVPC SecurityKMSContainer SecurityKubernetesInfrastructure as CodeTerraformCloud Security AutomationSecurity Incident ResponseRoot Cause Analysis
Tools & Technologies
SplunkTenableNessusQualysPrisma Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCCSPAWS Certified Security Specialty
Industry Keywords
Authority to OperateContinuous MonitoringZero Trust ArchitectureDISA STIGsCIS BenchmarksDHS 4300AContinuous Diagnostics and MitigationFedRAMPAWS GovCloudCBP Public Trust
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesPythonSplunkTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Secure AWS environments hosting CBP mission applications
- Implement and operate cloud security controls
- Build security checks into delivery pipelines
- Manage vulnerabilities and track findings through remediation via POA&Ms
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring processes
- Map controls to NIST SP 800-53 and DHS 4300A, gather evidence, and update system security plans
- Harden systems, containers, and Kubernetes clusters to DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
- Support zero trust architecture through identity-based access, micro-segmentation, and least privilege
- Detect and respond to security events using SIEM tools such as Splunk
- Support incident response and root cause analysis
- Automate security checks and remediation with Python, AWS Lambda, or policy as code
- Review cloud architectures and changes for security risk
- Advise platform engineers, developers, and CBP security staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- U.S. citizenship
- Able to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust background investigation
- At least seven (7) years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud, or systems engineering, including at least three (3) years securing AWS environments
- Hands-on experience with AWS IAM, VPC security, KMS, and AWS native security services
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and federal ATO processes
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, or Prisma Cloud) and SIEM platforms such as Splunk
- Experience securing containers and Kubernetes
- Scripting in Python or Bash; infrastructure as code with Terraform
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
- Able to work remotely on East Coast hours and travel approximately once per quarter
- CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Experience with DHS 4300A, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), and FedRAMP
- Experience with AWS GovCloud (US)
- Experience supporting DHS or CBP systems
- A current DHS Public Trust (CBP, ICE, USCIS, CISA, or another DHS component)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work arrangement
- East Coast working hours
- Travel approximately once per quarter
- Immediate start following favorable suitability determination and customer onboarding