Cleared AWS Security / ATO Specialist, Full Scope Polygraph

VPS

full-time

Posted on: 9/19/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $175,000 - $215,000 per year

SeniorLead

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
Develop security documentation, automating compliance controls, and integrating AWS audit data to meet MPO and NIST requirements
Support security compliance and ATO efforts for AWS cloud workloads in a classified environment
Work approximately 2–3 days per week on-site as part of a hybrid team in Fort Meade, MD

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 required (pursuant to a government contract)
Active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Security Clearance from MPO with a Greenbadge required
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 experience – for compliance automation
Amazon CloudWatch & AWS CloudTrail experience – 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
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)