Cloud Security Operations Analyst / Engineer

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Operations Analyst / Engineer to support our client in Washington, DC. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and enhancing cloud security postures across AWS environments, ensuring continuous compliance with established security baselines and operational standards. Leveraging a strong foundation in general IT infrastructure and cloud technologies, you will collaborate closely with senior security engineers to execute vulnerability remediation, manage IAM configurations, respond to security alerts, and support automated infrastructure deployments.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 65 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts from GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudWatch, and SIEM tools; assist with incident response investigations and evidence gathering.

IAM & Access Management: Execute daily IAM administration, including user, role, and policy management following least-privilege access principles.

Vulnerability & Compliance Management: Perform vulnerability remediation activities identified through AWS Inspector; assist in managing AWS Config rules, security baselines, and audit compliance reviews.

Security Operations & Control: Implement AWS security controls and configurations under guidance from senior engineers; maintain operational security tasks, security documentation, and patching routines.

Infrastructure Support: Assist with infrastructure deployments and automation using Terraform and CloudFormation across core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda).

qualifications:

General IT Experience: Minimum of 5 years in IT with broad knowledge across architecture, infrastructure, networking, operating systems (Linux administration/troubleshooting), and databases.

Cloud & Security Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and applications, with deep familiarity with AWS security tools (IAM, Control Tower, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, KMS, Secrets Manager).

Scripting & Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, security groups, VPCs) and scripting capability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Soft Skills & Work Ethic: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within an integrated team environment.

skills:

EC2,RDS,S3,VPC,AWS environments,AWS,AWS security,AWS services,Bash,security baselines,cloud technologies,cloud infrastructure,Cloud Security,Cloud & Security,CloudFormation,CloudWatch,networking concepts,Security Operations,databases,firewalls,Lambda,IAM,Access Management,IT infrastructure,IT Experience,Linux administration,AWS Config,Python,Scripting,SIEM tools,vulnerability remediation,Terraform,PowerShell,communication,Work Ethic,Soft Skills,interpersonal skills,networking,self-motivated,independently,administration,architecture,audit compliance,automation,Monitoring & Incident Response,evidence gathering,incident response,Infrastructure Support,infrastructure,infrastructure deployments,operating systems,operational security,policy management,least-privilege access,continuous compliance,Compliance Management,investigations,Security,security documentation,Vulnerability

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.