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

Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Security Compliance Engineer to technically lead our FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance initiatives. This involves continuous monitoring, control validation, and authorization. You will implement and validate AWS security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 High and DoD SRG requirements. Collaboration with cloud and platform engineering teams is crucial to review architectures, address non-compliant designs, and ensure secure implementation. You'll be responsible for authoring and managing POA&Ms, conducting root cause analysis, planning remediation, and reporting to stakeholders. Coordinating vulnerability remediation and leading audit readiness efforts is also key. Provide backup technical support for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 compliance.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 2. 7+ years in cloud security or security compliance engineering. 3. 5+ years direct experience supporting FedRAMP High environments. 4. Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, DoD SRG requirements, and continuous monitoring. 5. 5+ years hands-on experience securing AWS, including IAM, logging, encryption, and vulnerability management. 6. 5+ years working with 3PAOs, auditors, and government stakeholders. 7. Ability to translate regulatory requirements into enforceable technical controls. 8. Must be a U.S. Person.

Benefits

- 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 (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) - Above market annual bonuses