[Remote] HHS - Sr. AWS Security Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. cFocus Software Incorporated seeks a Sr. AWS Security Engineer to join their program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The role involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert for AWS cloud security architecture and operations, implementing and maintaining AWS security controls, and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP standards.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS cloud security architecture and operations
ā¢ Implement and maintain AWS security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and FedRAMP
ā¢ Administer Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
ā¢ Support FedRAMP compliance by reviewing SSPs, CRMs, POA&Ms, SARs, and penetration test results
ā¢ Design and implement secure AWS architectures using IAM, VPCs, security groups, encryption, and logging
ā¢ Integrate AWS logging (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty) with HRSA SIEM solutions
ā¢ Implement runtime security for EC2, containers, and serverless workloads
ā¢ Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using secure-by-design principles
ā¢ Support zero trust cloud networking and identity-based access controls
ā¢ Respond to cloud-related security incidents and support forensic investigations
ā¢ Follow HRSA change management processes and develop technical implementation plans
Skills
ā¢ Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
ā¢ Minimum of 7 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 4 years supporting AWS environments
ā¢ Hands-on experience securing AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC)
ā¢ Strong knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, OMB A-130, and NIST RMF
ā¢ Experience with CSPM tools and cloud-native security services
ā¢ Experience integrating cloud security with SIEM and SOC operations
ā¢ Ability to document architectures, security controls, and procedures
ā¢ Active AWS Certified Security ā Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
ā¢ OSCP, GPEN, CEH, or GXPN preferred
ā¢ Active CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent (preferred)
Company Overview
ā¢ cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Largo, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://cfocussoftware.com/.
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Responsibilities
ā¢ Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS cloud security architecture and operations
ā¢ Implement and maintain AWS security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and FedRAMP
ā¢ Administer Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
ā¢ Support FedRAMP compliance by reviewing SSPs, CRMs, POA&Ms, SARs, and penetration test results
ā¢ Design and implement secure AWS architectures using IAM, VPCs, security groups, encryption, and logging
ā¢ Integrate AWS logging (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty) with HRSA SIEM solutions
ā¢ Implement runtime security for EC2, containers, and serverless workloads
ā¢ Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using secure-by-design principles
ā¢ Support zero trust cloud networking and identity-based access controls
ā¢ Respond to cloud-related security incidents and support forensic investigations
ā¢ Follow HRSA change management processes and develop technical implementation plans
Skills
ā¢ Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
ā¢ Minimum of 7 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 4 years supporting AWS environments
ā¢ Hands-on experience securing AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC)
ā¢ Strong knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, OMB A-130, and NIST RMF
ā¢ Experience with CSPM tools and cloud-native security services
ā¢ Experience integrating cloud security with SIEM and SOC operations
ā¢ Ability to document architectures, security controls, and procedures
ā¢ Active AWS Certified Security ā Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
ā¢ OSCP, GPEN, CEH, or GXPN preferred
ā¢ Active CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent (preferred)
Company Overview
ā¢ cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Largo, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://cfocussoftware.com/.
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