AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)

Uvcyber

Springfield, VA

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with hands-on experience in AWS security services and enterprise security tools working in the Federal Government domain.

Best fit for

Candidates with 7+ years of experience in AWS security and tool assessments, particularly in the Federal Government sector
— “7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services”
Individuals who have conducted configuration reviews and tool integration analyses in cloud environments
— “Conduct configuration reviews against: CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework”
Professionals with a track record of supporting or performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
— “Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness”

Things to consider

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, which is a significant barrier for some candidates
— “Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)”
The position is tied to a Federal Customer, which may involve working under strict compliance and regulatory frameworks
— “The Senior Security Tooling Engineer will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with AWS GuardDuty, Macie, and Inspector in your resume and interview responses
— “Evaluate AWS-native security services including: AWS GuardDuty, AWS Macie, AWS Inspector”
Emphasize your ability to identify redundancies and optimize security tooling in your application materials
— “Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization”
Showcase your background in conducting audits or assessments of security tools and platforms
— “Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations”
Include certifications such as AWS Security – Specialty or Splunk Certified Architect
— “AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Splunk Certified Architect / Power User”

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What success looks like

security tool effectiveness
configuration reviews
tool integration

Typical background

security engineercloud security

Skills & requirements

Required

AWS Security ServicesEnterprise Security ToolsConfiguration ReviewsVulnerability Assessments

Preferred

Penetration TestingOSCPCEH

Stack & domain

AWSSecuritySIEMIds/ipsVulnerability ManagementAWS GuarddutyAWS MacieAWS InspectorCIS BenchmarksAWS Well-architected FrameworkLoggingMonitoringVulnerability AssessmentsPenetration TestingTool IntegrationData FlowTool EffectivenessTool OptimizationSecurity ToolingCloud SecurityLeadershipProblem-solvingStakeholder EngagementAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerComptia Security+AWS Certified Security – SpecialtySplunk Certified ArchitectMicrosoft Sc-200OSCPCEHSecurity OperationsCybersecurityEnterprise SecurityAWS Security ServicesSecurity AssessmentsSecurity AuditsSecurity Implementations

About the role

Original posting from Uvcyber via Lever

Make a difference here.
UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.
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
UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!

Source: Uvcyber careers (Lever)