Senior Cloud Security Specialist- AWS in Washington, DC, for our direct client

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Senior Cloud Security Specialist- AWS in Washington, DC, for our direct client

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia 20003
• Employment type: Contract
• Work model: On-site
• Posted April 24, 2026
• Job ID: JPC - 203131

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Indotronix is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist - AWS in Washington, DC, for our direct client

Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Specialist - AWS

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: Long-term

Project Description:

The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native

security tools and services.

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the client

This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments.

Requirements:

The candidate shall possess the knowledge and skills set forth in the Technical Services Client, Section 3.5.4.2 for labor category Senior Cloud Security Specialist.

The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below:

Required Experience:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on AWS security experience

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate
• Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.
• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST
• Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53 Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
• Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in
• open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met. Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access
• Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection,
• zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.

Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

Self-motivated and able to work independently Strong attention to detail

The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

• Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams
• Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards
• Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices
• Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar
• Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls
• Develop and maintain security posture dashboards
• Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
• Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation
• Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and

other security engineering tasks.

• Develop and update AWS security configuration standards
• Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams
• Present findings and recommendations in team meetings
• Identify opportunities to automate security assessments
• Recommend security tooling improvements

Personnel Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).
• At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.

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We actively strive to attract, retain, and empower a diverse range of talented individuals, recognizing that diverse perspectives and experiences enhance our collective performance.

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Indotronix Commitment to Pay Equity - At Indotronix, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ensure pay equity across all job roles. We proudly champion equal pay for equal work, guaranteeing fair compensation for all employees based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

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Recognition - Indotronix has been recognized as one of the largest staffing companies in 2023 by Staffing Industry Analysts - a testament to our continued growth, commitment to excellence, and the trust our clients and candidates place in us.

Compliance Indotronix upholds good corporate citizenship by complying with all applicable laws, including taxation, equal employment opportunity, statutory benefits, and data reporting. In 2023, we hired over 1,200 U.S.-based employees as consultants, contributing to workforce expansion and client service excellence.

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 203131

Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Work Model On-site

Employment Type Contract

Job Type IT - Contract - US

Experience 10-20 years

Pay Rate $70 - $75 (Hourly)

Posted April 24, 2026

Skills Automation AWS Certified Security CI/CD cloud security IAM Identity and access management REST API scripting

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