DataStaff Inc. is seeking an AWS Security Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA .

*This position is hybrid, 3 days will be onsite

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled AWS Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS security best practices, and a proven track record of securing complex cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture:Design and implement a robust security architecture for our AWS environment, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data protection, and threat detection.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS security best practices and industry standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Migration Strategy:Develop and execute a comprehensive migration strategy to seamlessly transition our on-premises servers and applications to the AWS cloud.
• Assess the security implications of each migration step and implement appropriate security controls.
• Incident Response:Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans.
• Team Collaboration:Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on security best practices.

Required Skills:

• 7 Years - Strong understanding of AWS security services, including IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, Shield, Inspector, GuardDuty, and Macie
• 7 Years - Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.
• 7 Years - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• 7 Years - Solid understanding of networking concepts, including routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• 7 Years - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline).

Desired Skills:

• 2 Years - Certification in AWS Security Specialty is a plus

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package . DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.