AWS Security Engineer

Job overview

The AWS Security Engineer role is onsite in Hyattsville, MD, at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Compensation is not specified. The position supports UMGC’s AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The engineer designs and maintains cloud security controls, monitors and responds to security events, and works with IT, engineering, and vendors to strengthen security practices and compliance. The role helps protect cloud systems while supporting secure design, deployment, and operations.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and manage AWS security controls
• conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses
• monitor and respond to security events
• support incident response and forensic investigations
• automate security processes and integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines
• maintain security policies and documentation
• train engineers
• lead AWS security roadmap projects and support compliance frameworks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aws security engineer

hyattsville md

cmt services

cloud security

aws

iam

vulnerability management

incident response

ci/cd

nist

iso 27001

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Three or more years of AWS security engineering experience; AWS Security or Architect certifications preferred.

About the employer

CMT Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.