Peraton · 8 hours ago
AWS Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an experienced AWS Security Engineer to ensure the security, compliance, and protection of their cloud-based infrastructure, collaborating closely with various teams to maintain a secure and resilient environment.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts for cloud resources
Manage IAM roles/policies, identity federation, encryption, KMS, and secrets management
Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
Develop custom scripts for CloudWatch metrics and alarms based on application-specific probes
Implement alerting and automated remediation workflows
Assist with incident response, investigations, and root cause analysis of cloud security events
Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, runbooks, and procedures
Conduct AWS security posture assessments using automated tools
Monitor and maintain AWS security controls using cloud-native detection and monitoring tools
Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and IaC
Implement and enhance AWS security controls, guardrails, and baseline configurations
Continuously evaluate AWS environments for cost-effective security improvements
Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and remediation coordination
Support internal and external audits by gathering evidence and preparing documentation
Maintain compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements
Assist in risk assessments and security control testing
Support change control processes and ensure accurate system/process documentation
Evaluate emerging cloud security tools and recommend improvements
Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8 years or 6 years with a Master's degree
Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting
Hands-on experience with ECS, EKS, EC2, and Lambda
Strong experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Advanced Terraform skills, including modules, variables, and workspaces
Deep knowledge of AWS security services: IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config Rules
Ability to conduct IAM policy/permissions audits and enforce least privilege
Skilled at interpreting access logs, cloud configurations, and IAM policies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Agency clearance
Preferred
AWS certifications such as Cloud Practitioner or Security Specialty
Security compliance or audit certifications (e.g., CISA, Security+, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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