[Hiring] AWS Cloud Security Specialist @ATTAINX INC

Role Description

The Security Specialist – Level III will lead enterprise AWS and hybrid cloud security for the USDA FPAC Cloud Platform. This role will:

• Design and govern cloud security architecture.
• Establish and enforce security controls.
• Support compliance activities.
• Lead security operations across AWS and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of AWS security experience.
• Must have one of the following certifications:
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification.
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS security services and enterprise cloud security governance.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud security architecture, zero-trust design, and zero-trust compliance leadership.
• Experience supporting federal or enterprise compliance frameworks, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and FedRAMP.
• Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, audit support, and continuous monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required USDA suitability/public trust credentials; highly desirable candidate already has USDA clearance.

Requirements

• Current or prior experience supporting USDA, FPAC, or other federal civilian agency cloud environments.
• Highly desirable: current or recent USDA/FPAC public trust or suitability clearance and active HSPD-12 PIV card, or prior adjudicated clearance that can be reactivated.
• Preferred Certifications (Any One):
  • CISSP
  • CCSP

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern enterprise AWS security architecture across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Lead implementation of cloud security controls, logging, encryption, identity and access management, and network security.
• Support and oversee FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and USDA security compliance requirements.
• Lead continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and audit support.
• Support ATO activities, security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Implement and enforce zero-trust and secure-by-design principles across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide security guidance to DevSecOps, platform, and operations teams.
• Prepare and maintain required security documentation, reports, and compliance artifacts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.