AWS Cloud Systems Security Engineer (AE26091225)

GTSC seeks Senior AWS Cloud Systems Security Engineer.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission: Management, sustainment and security of NSANet AWS infrastructure.

Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph.

Certifications: None required.

Cloud Systems Security Engineer responsible for:

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  Design, implement, integrate and manage multiple security sensor platforms: EDR, XDR, NDR.
  
  
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  Implement and manage kernel integrity monitoring software onto all endpoints.
  
  
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  Write detection endpoint and network signatures.
  
  
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  Operate as the lead Security Operations Center analyst to monitor for threats to the system.
  
  
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  Monitor for threats.
  
  
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  Develop reports on any identified threats.
  
  
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  Implement security validation platforms to test all Security Sensors.
  
  
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  Administer endpoints running Red Hat and Ubuntu images.
  
  
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  Develop visibility dashboards and custom data ingest pipelines in the SIEM for each of the security sensor platforms.
  
  
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  Develop custom pipelines for data from the security sensor platform.
  
  
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  Develop microsegmentation rules within VMWare NSX-T for secure communications across the enterprise.
  
  

Vulnerability Manager responsible for:

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  Implement Tenable Security Center into the enterprise.
  
  
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  Develop Scan profiles.
  
  
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  Develop Scan Rules.
  
  
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  Schedule Scans of the entire enterprise.
  
  
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  Monitor scans for erroneous data and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
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  Monitor scan results for findings and report them to the infrastructure team for remediation.
  
  
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  Maintain levels of communication with both the infrastructure team and the ISSOs for maintenance of ATO.
  
  

Education and Experience

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  Bachelors Degree with 20 years experience in cloud operations and security;
  
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• HS with 25 years of experience.
  
• Five (5) most recent years cloud experience must be with AWS in the national security (IC) environment.
  

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

• 401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
  
• Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
  
• Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
  
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
  
• Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
  
• All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
  
• Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
  
• Short-term and long-term disability.
  
• We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
  
• All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.
  

Benefits

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. From day one, you’ll have access to generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and a retirement plan designed to help you plan for the future. We offer flexible and hybrid work options where possible, along with a collaborative environment that values your time, contributions, and well-being.

We are committed to your growth through ongoing training, educational reimbursement, and opportunities to advance your career. Whether you are building new skills or taking the next step, you’ll find the support you need to succeed here.

• 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance
  
• Five weeks of PTO to start, accrued  throughout the year
  
• A variety of medical, dental, and  vision plans to fit your needs
  
• Company-paid life insurance and  disability coverage options, including voluntary supplemental plans
  
• Generous 401(k) employer match for all  employees, along with the potential for an additional  discretionary employer contribution
  
• Flexible schedules designed to support  both our employees and our clients
  
• Hybrid work options available for  eligible roles
  
• Robust employee referral bonus program
  
• Investment in your growth through  training and tuition reimbursement
  

We are consistently on the lookout for talented IT professionals to join our growing company!   If you are interested in a fulfilling career that utilizes your professional skills and education at a company that values your expertise, helps you obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, and enables you to help strengthen the U.S. intelligence community, explore the opportunities GTSC has available now!

GTSC-Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.