Leidos

Cleared AWS Security/ATO Specialist, Full Scope Polygraph

Leidos

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $215,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudJavaScriptPython

About the role

  • Virtual Service Operations is searching for an experienced AWS Security / ATO Specialist to join our dynamic IT team in Fort Meade, MD.
  • This hybrid role requires candidates to work approximately 2–3 days per week on-site.
  • You will support the security authorization of AWS cloud-based workloads by developing and maintaining compliance documentation, automating security controls, and integrating cloud audit data to meet MPO and NIST requirements.
  • The project focuses on supporting security compliance and ATO efforts for AWS cloud workloads in a classified environment.
  • The role involves developing security documentation, automating compliance controls, and integrating AWS audit data to meet MPO and NIST requirements.

Requirements

  • 7-9 years of professional experience supporting security compliance and ATO (Authority to Operate) efforts for AWS cloud workloads in a classified environment
  • U.S. citizenship status (government contract)
  • Active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Security Clearance from MPO with a Greenbadge
  • Must be able to work approximately 2–3 days per week on-site in Fort Meade, MD
  • Experience authoring ATO documentation and security artifacts
  • Experience with AWS Config, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail
  • Integration of cloud logs with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools
  • Python – for automating security tasks and compliance workflows
  • Building and managing STIG-compliant AMIs and cloud resources
  • Familiarity with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and IAM policies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently but also as part of a team; strong problem-solving skills