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AWS Cloud Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

GTSC Talent SolutionsAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Remote
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
AWSVMware

Job Description

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

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

Education and Experience • Bachelors Degree with 20 years experience in cloud operations and security; OR, • 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 Wen believe great work starts with supporting our people. From day one,n you'll have access to generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits,n and a retirement plan designed to help you plan for the future. Wen offer flexible and hybrid work options where possible, along with an collaborative environment that values your time, contributions, and well-being. We are committed to your growth throughn ongoing training, educational reimbursement, and opportunities ton advance your career.

Whether you are building new skills or takingn 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 • Avariety of medical, dental, and vision plans ton fit your needs • Company-paid life insurance and disability coveragen options, including voluntary supplemental plans • Generous 401(k) employer match for all employees, alongn with the potential for an additional discretionary employer contribution • Flexible schedules designed to support both ourn 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 forn talented IT professionals to join our growing company!

If youn are interested in a fulfilling career that utilizes yourn professional skills and education at a company that values yourn expertise, helps you obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance,n and enables you to help strengthen the U.S. intelligencen community, explore the opportunities GTSC has available now!

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