AWS DevSecOps Engineer – Secret Clearance | North Charleston, SC

• Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines supporting CI/CD, continuous monitoring, and automated security testing.
• Embed SAST, DAST, SCA, and compliance checks directly into CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Automate operational tasks and security workflows using Python, Bash, or Go.
• Create SOAR-style automated incident response playbooks and threat detection routines.
• Manage and enhance CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Git, Jira, Artifactory, and SonarQube.
• Design secure, scalable AWS architectures using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Implement policy-as-code to detect and prevent cloud resource misconfigurations before deployment.
• Build and maintain containerized workloads on ECS and EKS, including automated container vulnerability management.
• Deploy, configure, and manage AWS-native network security tools including AWS WAF, AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, and NACLs.
• Maintain and operate virtualized NGFWs such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point running in AWS.
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs, IDS/IPS alerts, and VPC flow logs to identify and mitigate threats.
• Manage firewalls, F5 BigIP, VPN, DNS, SFTP, and other TCP/IP-based services.
• Manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, Lambda, S3, EFS, ECR/ECS, EKS, Route53, IAM, RDS, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Conduct performance, availability, and security assessments across cloud and container environments.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable remediation.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and security procedures.
• Implement and enforce least privilege principles using AWS IAM, SSO, and identity integrations.
• Automate permission audits and cloud security posture monitoring.
• Support compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
  • Seven (7) plus years of IT professional experience, with at least three (3) years specifically in AWS Cloud Security, DevOps, or DevSecOps.
  • Current Security+ certification required.
  • Experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specifications through final rollout and maintenance.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Hands-on experience with AWS firewalls, NGFWs, IDS/IPS, and advanced network security.
  • Strong automation mindset with a history of developing guardrails, auto-remediation, or security tooling.
  • Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS core services including EC2, VPC, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub.

• Clearance:
  • Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

• Experience implementing SOAR platforms or building serverless auto-remediation using Lambda/Step Functions.

• On-site office environment in North Charleston, SC, requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day.
• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
• Regular use of computers, monitors, networking equipment, and other job-related technology.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
• Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

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