Information System Security Manager (AWS) - Top Secret

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement security measures for AWS-based environments.
• Ensure the secure configuration and deployment of AWS services.
• Implement and enforce security controls in alignment with AWS best practices and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage AWS-specific security monitoring tools.
• Lead incident response efforts for incidents related to AWS services.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies for AWS Identity and Access Management.
• Implement strong authentication mechanisms and identity protection measures.
• Utilize AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, and other AWS-native security services for threat detection and response.
• Evaluate and implement additional AWS security services as needed.

Requirements:

• Possess an active TS (SCI Eligible)
• 10+ years of experience in information security roles with a focus on AWS.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or relevant certifications.
• The ideal candidate will be based in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area
• You will be working mostly remote; local to DC for occasional onsite visits.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of AWS security features and services.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Familiarity with AWS Config and CloudTrail for monitoring and auditing.
• Understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework for secure deployment.