Serve as the technical lead for FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance, including continuous monitoring, control validation, and authorization activities
Implement, operate, and validate AWS security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 High baseline and DoD SRG requirements
Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to review architectures, challenge non-compliant designs, and guide secure implementation
Author, manage, and track POA&Ms, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and reporting to 3PAOs, sponsoring agencies, and DoD stakeholders
Coordinate vulnerability remediation and patching across AWS infrastructure and supporting services
Lead audit readiness and evidence collection efforts, including improving automation for recurring FedRAMP and IL5 deliverables
Provide secondary technical support for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 compliance initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in cloud security or security compliance engineering
5+ years of direct, hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP High environments
Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, DoD SRG requirements, and continuous monitoring processes
5+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, logging and monitoring, encryption, and vulnerability management
5+ years of experience working directly with 3PAOs, auditors, and government stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, enforceable technical controls
Due to the role’s involvement with GovCloud and DoD environments, candidates must be a U.S. Person.

Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401K (Roth/Traditional)
A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
Above market annual bonuses

Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS – FedRAMP High / DoD IL5

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