Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist (AWS/FedRAMP)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist (AWS/FedRAMP) based in the United States.

This role is a senior-level opportunity supporting a large-scale federal Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) modernization program operating in highly regulated environments. You will play a key role in strengthening cloud security posture across mission-critical systems built on AWS and Databricks, ensuring resilience, compliance, and operational integrity. The position sits at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity governance, and federal compliance, with a strong focus on FedRAMP High requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional security, engineering, and compliance teams to design and enforce robust security controls. The environment is fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly security-sensitive, requiring both technical depth and strategic thinking. This is a remote role within the United States, supporting a federal client based in Lanham, MD.

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across enterprise platforms built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks, ensuring secure architecture and hardened configurations aligned with federal requirements.
• Lead governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities, including alignment with FedRAMP High, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege policies, and secure authentication mechanisms across cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk remediation planning to proactively reduce exposure and strengthen system resilience.
• Support continuous monitoring, security event detection, incident response, and audit readiness for federal compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering and compliance stakeholders to ensure secure cloud operations and continuous improvement of security posture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience implementing cloud security controls in enterprise environments.
• At least 5 years of experience working within FedRAMP High-authorized environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and native AWS security services.
• Proven experience applying security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance, and security operations in regulated environments.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISM.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and modern cloud security models.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level federal cybersecurity roles.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Opportunity to support high-impact federal modernization and national-scale data initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced cloud-native security environments and cutting-edge compliance frameworks.
• Professional growth in highly regulated, mission-critical cybersecurity operations.
• Access to ongoing learning and certification development opportunities.

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