Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS (FedRAMP High / DoD IL5)

Keeper Security, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 150 countries. The Senior Security Compliance Engineer will lead the technical implementation and ongoing maintenance of FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance for AWS-based products, working closely with engineering teams to design compliant architectures and validate security controls.

Responsibilities:

• 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 initiative

Requirements:

• 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
• Direct experience operating in DoD IL5 environments
• AWS Security Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification
• CISSP, SANS, or equivalent security certification
• Experience supporting SOC 2, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 in cloud-native environments