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Cleared AWS Security/ATO Specialist – Full Scope Polygraph

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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

  • Support the security authorization of AWS cloud-based workloads by developing and maintaining compliance documentation
  • Automate security controls and integrate cloud audit data to meet ATO requirements under the MPO framework
  • Support security compliance and ATO efforts for AWS cloud workloads in a classified environment
  • Develop security documentation, automate compliance controls, integrate AWS audit data to meet MPO and NIST requirements
  • Work approximately 2–3 days per week on-site in Fort Meade, MD as part of a hybrid IT team

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 (pursuant to a 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
  • Deep knowledge of NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience authoring ATO (Authority to Operate) documentation and security artifacts
  • AWS Config – for compliance automation
  • Amazon CloudWatch & AWS CloudTrail – for monitoring logs and security events
  • 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
  • Excellent communicator in writing and speaking
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Experience with continuous compliance monitoring tools (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with AWS security services like AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and IAM policies (nice to have)