AWS Cloud Security Contractor

AWS Cloud Security Contractor

Cyber Security Resource is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Contractor to actively manage and strengthen the security posture of multiple AWS accounts supporting production SaaS environments. This role is hands-on and operational. The selected contractor will work across several AWS environments to implement, monitor, and continuously improve cloud security controls, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA). We are looking for someone who can independently assess risk, implement secure configurations, and maintain strong visibility across multi-account AWS architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the security posture of multiple AWS accounts hosting SaaS applications
• Implement and maintain AWS security services including: GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, IAM & Identity Center, CloudTrail, Inspector, KMS
• Review and harden IAM roles, policies, and cross-account access
• Ensure secure VPC architecture, security groups, NACLs, and subnet configurations
• Monitor and remediate findings from AWS security services and vulnerability scans
• Maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting configurations across environments
• Support patching and vulnerability management processes
• Assist in incident response investigations within AWS environments
• Validate encryption at rest and in transit configurations
• Review Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code security configurations (preferred)
• Support compliance alignment with frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and HIPAA
• Document security configurations and changes for audit purposes

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience
• 3+ years focused specifically on AWS cloud security
• Strong knowledge of AWS multi-account architecture and best practices
• Experience managing production SaaS environments in AWS
• Deep understanding of: IAM (least privilege design, role assumption, cross-account access), VPC design and network segmentation, Logging and monitoring strategies, Vulnerability management in AWS
• Experience working with compliance-driven environments (HIPAA preferred)
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify security risks
• Strong written documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Security Specialty Certification
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments
• Experience with HITRUST or NIST frameworks
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or CI/CD security reviews
• Background in penetration testing or security assessments

What We're Looking For

• A contractor who takes ownership of cloud security posture
• Someone comfortable working across multiple environments
• Detail-oriented with a strong security-first mindset
• Capable of balancing operational uptime with security hardening
• Able to communicate clearly with technical and leadership stakeholders

Engagement Details

• Contract position (hourly)
• Flexible hours but must be responsive during U.S. business hours
• Ongoing engagement with potential for long-term work
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with: A brief summary of your AWS cloud security experience, Certifications held (if applicable), Availability (hours per week), Desired hourly rate. Cyber Security Resource supports healthcare and SaaS organizations in building secure, compliant cloud environments. If you thrive in hands-on AWS security work and enjoy solving real-world cloud risk challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Key skills/competency

• AWS Cloud Security
• IAM
• VPC Design
• Compliance Frameworks (NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA)
• Vulnerability Management
• CloudTrail
• GuardDuty
• Security Hub
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Incident Response