AWS Cloud Compliance Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a senior Cloud Compliance Engineer with a strong technical background to ensure that our cloud-based systems meet stringent SOC 1 SSAE 18 audit control objectives and compliance requirements. In this role, you will act as the single technical point of contact for implementing and validating security controls in an AWS environment, integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tools such as Splunk with cloud services, and verifying that all technical controls operate effectively to support a successful SOC 1 audit. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on control implementation and assurance. You will work closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams to maintain an audit-ready posture through continuous monitoring, centralized logging, and robust cloud configuration management.

This role is crucial in bridging the gap between DevOps and governance, ensuring that our technical cloud implementations meet audit and compliance standards while supporting our mission-critical operations. You will have the opportunity to shape how our organization implements cloud security controls and to work on cutting-edge AWS technologies in a regulated, impactful environment. Success in this position means our systems remain secure, reliable, and audit-ready, instilling confidence in our stakeholders and auditors alike.

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You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or security engineering

• 3+ years of experience with AWS security and compliance engineering

• Experience supporting audits, IT general controls, compliance frameworks, or assessments such as SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or ISO 27001 in a technical capacity, including evaluating how system-level controls impact financial reporting and align with SOC 1 control objectives

• Experience with Git, Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, and using Policy-as-Code frameworks or scripts to enforce compliance

• Experience with log management and SIEM tools such as Splunk, including setting up log ingestion from AWS services and creating queries or dashboards for monitoring

• Experience scripting or programming using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks, audits, or report generation

• Experience implementing and managing cloud security controls in a production environment

• Knowledge of AWS services and architecture such as identity and access management (IAM), networking, including VPC or security groups, logging or monitoring, including CloudTrail or CloudWatch, and data protection, including KMS, encryption, or backups

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with additional security or compliance standards and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, ISO 27001, or CIS Benchmarks

• Experience tailoring or implementing controls in alignment with these frameworks in a cloud environment

• Experience working with or for U.S. Department of Defense or other federal agencies

• Experience with additional COTS or open-source security tools used in cloud environments such as vulnerability scanners, configuration compliance scanners, or SIEM connectors

• Experience with continuous compliance tools or cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions

• Experience with tools such as Terraform Sentinel, OPA, Rego, or AWS Config Rules

• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

• Knowledge of government security requirements and procedures such as obtaining Authority to Operate or security clearance processes

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Security Specialty, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.