AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)

The Senior Security Tooling Engineer will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. The focus of the role will be to evaluate the effectiveness, configuration, and integration of enterprise and AWS-native security tools. 

What You'll Do:

• Assess enterprise security tools such as:  

• SIEM platforms 

• IDS/IPS solutions 

• Vulnerability management systems 

• Evaluate AWS-native security services including:  

• AWS GuardDuty 

• AWS Macie 

• AWS Inspector 

• Conduct configuration reviews against:  

• CIS Benchmarks 

• 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 

What You've Done:

•  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 

Core Certifications: 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed) 

Tool/Platform & Cloud: 

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty 

• Splunk Certified Architect / Power User  

• Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent  

Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred): 

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) 

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) 

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible) 
 

What We Offer:

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