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Booz Allen Hamilton · 7 hours ago

AWS Cloud Compliance Engineer, Lead

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $257K/yr

8+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cloud Compliance Engineer with a strong technical background to ensure that their cloud-based systems meet stringent audit control objectives and compliance requirements. This role involves implementing and validating security controls in an AWS environment and working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams to maintain an audit-ready posture.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as the single technical point of contact for implementing and validating security controls in an AWS environment

Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tools, such as Splunk, with cloud services and verify that all technical controls operate effectively to support a successful SOC 1 audit

Maintain an audit-ready posture through continuous monitoring, centralized logging, and robust cloud configuration management

Bridge the gap between DevOps and governance, ensuring that technical cloud implementations meet audit and compliance standards while supporting mission-critical operations

Shape how the organization implements cloud security controls and work on cutting-edge AWS technologies in a regulated, impactful environment

Qualification

AWS security complianceSOC 1 audit experienceInfrastructure-as-CodeCloud security controlsLog management toolsScripting with PythonCloud architecture knowledgeBachelor's degreeSoft skills

Required

8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or security engineering

3+ years of experience with AWS security and compliance engineering

Experience supporting audits, IT general controls, compliance frameworks, or assessments, such as SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or ISO 27001, in a technical capacity and evaluating how system-level controls impact financial reporting and align with SOC 1 control objectives

Experience with Git, Infrastructure-as-Code tools, such as Terraform, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, and using Policy-as-Code frameworks or scripts to enforce compliance

Experience with log management and SIEM tools, such as Splunk, setting up log ingestion from AWS services, and creating queries or dashboards for monitoring

Experience scripting or programming using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks, audits, or report generation

Experience implementing and managing cloud security controls in a production environment

Knowledge of AWS services and architecture, including identity and access management (IAM), networking, including VPC or security groups, logging or monitoring, including CloudTrail or CloudWatch, and data protection, including KMS, encryption, or backups

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Experience with security or compliance standards and frameworks, such as FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, ISO 27001, or CIS Benchmarks

Experience tailoring or implementing controls in alignment with frameworks in a cloud environment

Experience working with or for U.S. Department of Defense or other federal agencies

Experience with COTS or open-source security tools used in cloud environments, such as vulnerability scanners, configuration compliance scanners, or SIEM connectors

Experience with continuous compliance tools or cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions

Experience with Terraform Sentinel, OPA, Rego, or AWS Config Rules

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

Knowledge of government security requirements and procedures, such as obtaining Authority to Operate or security clearance processes

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Security Specialty, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification