AWS Cloud Security Engineer – Top Secret

UltraViolet Cyber

. Assess enterprise security tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, and vulnerability management systems .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSpringfield • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in assessing and optimizing enterprise security tools, particularly within AWS environments. Proficient in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and ensuring compliance with security benchmarks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Security ServicesVulnerability AssessmentsPenetration TestingTool AssessmentsAWS Certified Security – Specialty

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Hard Skills

SIEM PlatformsIDS/IPS SolutionsVulnerability Management SystemsAWS GuardDutyAWS MacieAWS InspectorCIS BenchmarksAWS Well-Architected FrameworkTool IntegrationData Flow Analysis

Tools & Technologies

SplunkMicrosoft SC-200

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerCompTIA Security+AWS Certified Security – SpecialtySplunk Certified ArchitectOSCPCEH

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecuritySecurity AuditsTool EffectivenessConfiguration ReviewsMonitoring Configurations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess enterprise security tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, and vulnerability management systems
Evaluate AWS-native security services including AWS GuardDuty, AWS Macie, and AWS Inspector
Conduct configuration reviews against CIS Benchmarks and the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Review logging and monitoring configurations to ensure adequate coverage and visibility
Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness
Analyze tool integration and data flow between systems
Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization
Provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services
Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling
Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Splunk Certified Architect / Power User
Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) preferred
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) preferred
Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
11 Paid Holidays Annually