Cloud Security Compliance Engineer

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Experienced

Hoplite Solution is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Compliance Engineer with hands-on experience obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for AWS cloud-based workloads. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in federal compliance frameworks such as NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 and capable of automating compliance processes within AWS environments. You will play a key role in authoring security documentation, integrating security tools, and supporting the automation of governance activities across complex cloud architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead or support efforts to obtain and maintain ATOs for AWS-based systems.

  • Implement and manage compliance automation tools and AWS governance services such as AWS Config.

  • Develop and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation including:

    • Security control implementation statements

    • System Security Plans (SSPs)

    • Test plans and procedures

    • Architecture diagrams

  • Integrate AWS monitoring and auditing services (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail) into GRC platforms.

  • Build and configure STIG-compliant AWS resources, including hardened Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).

  • Automate security-related processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python).

  • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure systems meet federal and organizational compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience obtaining ATO for AWS cloud-based systems.

    Active Poly

  • Strong knowledge of federal security frameworks such as:

    • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

    • NIST SP 800-53

  • Experience with AWS-native compliance/governance services (e.g., AWS Config, AWS Organizations).

  • Demonstrated experience authoring ATO-related documentation.

  • Proficiency in integrating AWS log data (CloudTrail, CloudWatch) into GRC tools.

  • Experience automating security tasks using Python.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with customer-specific security practices (e.g., STE, STN).

  • Experience with STIG implementation and building hardened cloud images.

  • Relevant certifications such as:

    • AWS Certified Security – Specialty

    • CISSP, CAP, or similar

  • Experience working in federal or highly regulated environments.

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