AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)
@ UltraViolet CyberAWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)
About the job
UltraViolet Cyber provides unified security operations solutions combining tech and human expertise for clients like Fortune 500 and government. The role focuses on assessing and configuring security tools within AWS and enterprise environments, supporting federal customers.
Requirements
- 7+ years security tools experience
- Experience with AWS security services
- Tool assessment and audit skills
- Knowledge of cloud security tooling
- Understanding of security frameworks
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Security+ certification
- OSCP or CEH preferred
- PowerShell or scripting skills
Full job description
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
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)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Core Certifications:
Tool/Platform & Cloud:
Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred):
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)
What We Offer:
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