AWS Cloud Security Engineer (Top Secret)

Virginia, U.S.

Hybrid

$150,000 – $180,000 per year

TLDR

Evaluate and integrate enterprise and AWS-native security tools to strengthen unified security operations for a Federal client.

Make a difference here. UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams. By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. The Senior Security Tooling Engineer will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. The focus of the role will be to evaluate the effectiveness, configuration, and integration of enterprise and AWS-native security tools. What You'll Do:

Assess enterprise security tools such as:

SIEM platforms

IDS/IPS solutions

Vulnerability management systems

Evaluate AWS-native security services including:

AWS GuardDuty

AWS Macie

AWS Inspector

Conduct configuration reviews against:

CIS Benchmarks

AWS Well-Architected Framework

Review logging and monitoring configurations to ensure adequate coverage and visibility

Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness

Analyze tool integration and data flow between systems

Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization

Provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage

What You've Done:

7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services

Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling

Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations

Core Certifications:

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed)

Tool/Platform & Cloud:

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Splunk Certified Architect / Power User

Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent

Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred):

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

What We Offer:

401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)

Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness

Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program

11 Paid Holidays Annually

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!

Benefits

Equity Compensation

401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed

Health Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)

voluntary insurance benefits

Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays Annually

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UltraViolet Cyber

UltraViolet Cyber builds a cybersecurity platform that integrates security operations for enterprises, eliminating risks associated with traditional red and blue team approaches. Targeting Fortune 500 and government clients, they deliver a combination of technology-driven solutions and expert management to enhance real-time security across diverse organizational landscapes.

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