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Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099)
Overview: Praescient Analytics is seeking an AWS Security Engineer to support an active contract for the Department of Justice. The AWS Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud architectures in AWS while ensuring continuous compliance with federal cybersecurity policies and frameworks. This hybrid role includes supporting cloud security engineering as well fulfilling the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, security documentation, and ongoing system monitoring.
Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls in AWS environments using services such as IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Security Hub and Config.
• Lead or support security authorization efforts (FedRAMP, FISMA) by preparing and maintaining
• System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, Contingency Plans, and other artifacts or Nessus
• Conduct vulnerability scans, security assessments, and risk analyses using tools like AWS Security Hub.
• Serve as the security POC and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems remain compliant with NIST 800-53 and DOJ-specific policies.
• Monitor cloud environments for anomalous activity, enforce access control policies, and support incident response efforts, including secure CI/CD pipelines
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3+ years in cloud environments
• Hands-on experience implementing and assessing NIST 800-53 controls in a federal cloud context.
• Experience with cloud-native logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration
• Experience with performing ISSO responsibilities within federal government programs.
• Strong scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• CodePipelineStrong experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or Proficiency with Linux/Windows server environment and cloud networking concepts (e.g., DNS, VPC, VPN, etc.).
• Familiarity/experience with artificial intelligence (AI) cloud tooling is a huge plus (e.g., Amazon, BedRock, Lex, Comprehend, etc.).
  

Desired Qualifications

• Cloud-based certifications preferred.
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.
  

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
  

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.
Our team of expertsskilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineeringbrings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at

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  Mid-Senior level

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