AMER Technology, Inc. · 6 hours ago
System Security Specialist
Baltimore, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAMER Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Specialist to support and secure large, mission-critical, cloud-based systems. This role focuses on cloud security, identity and access management, incident response, and compliance, working closely with development and DevOps teams to ensure secure and scalable environments.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Ankush Kumar
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and automate cloud security controls and processes
Perform security assessments in AWS environments in collaboration with DevOps and development teams
Monitor security operations and respond to security incidents and threats
Conduct security impact analysis for system changes across the SDLC
Perform cloud security assessments and penetration testing
Lead incident response and forensic investigations using SIEM tools
Develop, maintain, and update security documentation including SSP, Risk Assessments, PIA, and POA&M
Track and remediate security findings and POA&M items
Administer cloud and network firewalls
Deploy, manage, and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
Support IAM platforms such as ForgeRock and SailPoint
Manage user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access controls
Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements
Provide after-hours, weekend, or off-hours support as required
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience securing large, enterprise, or mission-critical IT systems
5+ years of hands-on security operations experience (administration, troubleshooting, remediation)
4+ years of hands-on cloud security experience
4+ years of production experience supporting AWS security services
4+ years of experience administering security for Windows and Linux systems
Experience with SIEM tools for incident response and forensic analysis
Strong knowledge of AWS security services including Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, GuardDuty, Macie, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and Control Tower
Experience with vulnerability management, patching, performance tuning, and risk mitigation
Experience monitoring and supporting enterprise security infrastructure
Preferred
Experience with ForgeRock and SailPoint IAM platforms
Experience integrating IAM solutions with Active Directory, LDAP, and databases
Knowledge of NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, IRS Publication 1075, and MARS-E frameworks
Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Firewall experience with ASA and/or Fortinet
Scripting experience using Java, JavaScript, or shell scripts
Security certifications such as CISSP, CSA, ISO, CCSE, or equivalent
Experience working in regulated or PMO-driven environments
Company
AMER Technology, Inc.
AMER has a 20-year history of providing thousands of consultants to support staffing solutions and end-to-end software development projects.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
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