Santcore Technologies · 20 hours ago
AWS Cloud Security Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yrSantcore Technologies is partnering with a global leader in secure financial messaging services to support their digital transformation and hybrid cloud adoption strategy. This role plays a critical part in strengthening cloud security posture and ensuring compliance across cloud-hosted infrastructure, applications, and network environments. The AWS Cloud Security Engineer will contribute to designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls for evolving cloud environments.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Analyze cloud security compliance gaps and conduct root cause analysis for identified vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Develop and recommend remediation strategies to address compliance risks and security weaknesses
Evaluate security exception requests and perform risk assessments to support business decision-making
Support vulnerability management processes, including monitoring, reporting, and remediation coordination
Collaborate with Cloud Platform Security Engineering teams to design, implement, and operationalize cloud security services and controls
Support application and infrastructure teams during cloud migration by ensuring adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements
Contribute to the development and improvement of security frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with regulatory and organizational objectives
Design and implement automation solutions to improve security monitoring, compliance enforcement, and operational efficiency
Identify repeatable security processes and develop scalable automated solutions
Partner with application owners, developers, and infrastructure teams to onboard and support cloud security tools and services
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), troubleshoot security tool issues, and provide technical guidance to users
Translate security requirements and remediation plans into Agile epics, user stories, and work items for engineering teams
Develop and maintain cloud security architecture documentation, engineering guidelines, and operational procedures
Ensure documentation aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security governance
Qualification
Required
Experience implementing and managing cloud security controls, preferably in AWS environments
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and application security principles
Experience with vulnerability management, compliance frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies
Ability to translate technical security requirements into actionable engineering deliverables
Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills
Preferred
AWS Security or Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty)
Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with automation tools, scripting, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks
Knowledge of regulatory or financial industry compliance standards
Company
Santcore Technologies
Santcore Technologies is a multidisciplinary IT consulting and solutions firm specializing in cybersecurity, GRC, cloud architecture, application security, digital transformation, and enterprise technology staffing.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
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