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AWS DevSecOps Engineer – Secret Clearance | North Charleston, SC
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
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Posted:
3 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
AWS DevSecOps Engineer Secret North Charleston SC
Cambridge International Systems Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking an AWS DevSecOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division in North Charleston SC. This is a full-time CONUS on-site office position requiring attendance five days per week with one optional telework day. An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
What Youll Do
As an AWS DevSecOps Engineer you will combine cloud security architecture DevSecOps automation and advanced firewall/network security engineering to design secure systems automate operations and ensure the reliability scalability and security of AWS cloud environments. An automation-first mindset is critical with a focus on eliminating manual security tasks through self-healing and compliant infrastructure. You will:
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
Experience integrating various network operating systems application programs and hardware devices through system specification design coding testing and maintenance support.
Experience securing Kubernetes/EKS workloads and container registries.
Experience automating compliance for SOC 2 HIPAA PCI-DSS or ISO 27001.
Travel Requirements
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Background & Security
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge we believe innovation and agility thrive when people work together. Our culture is built on teamwork collaboration and a commitment to listening learning and bringing out the best ideas in every employee. We empower our people to take on challenges persevere to get the job done and lead with integrity in everything we do.
Our commitment to our employees and workplace culture has been recognized through the DAV Patriot Small Employer of the Year Award in 2026 and the Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Designation in 2025. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where employees are valued supported and empowered to do their best work. At Cambridge we are proud to foster an environment where people can grow contribute and make a meaningful impact.
Learn more at .
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal state and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact our Recruiting Team at emailprotected.
Cambridge International Systems Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking an AWS DevSecOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division in North Charleston SC. This is a full-time CONUS on-site office position requiring attendance five days per week with one optional telework day. An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
What Youll Do
As an AWS DevSecOps Engineer you will combine cloud security architecture DevSecOps automation and advanced firewall/network security engineering to design secure systems automate operations and ensure the reliability scalability and security of AWS cloud environments. An automation-first mindset is critical with a focus on eliminating manual security tasks through self-healing and compliant infrastructure. You will:
- Design implement and maintain DevSecOps pipelines supporting CI/CD continuous monitoring and automated security testing.
- Embed SAST DAST SCA and compliance checks directly into CI/CD tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI and AWS CodePipeline.
- Automate operational tasks and security workflows using Python Bash or Go.
- Create SOAR-style automated incident response playbooks and threat detection routines.
- Manage and enhance CI/CD tools including Jenkins Git Jira Artifactory and SonarQube.
- Design secure scalable AWS architectures using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation).
- Implement policy-as-code to detect and prevent cloud resource misconfigurations before deployment.
- Build and maintain containerized workloads on ECS and EKS including automated container vulnerability management.
- Deploy configure and manage AWS-native network security tools including AWS WAF AWS Network Firewall Security Groups and NACLs.
- Maintain and operate virtualized NGFWs such as Palo Alto Fortinet and Check Point running in AWS.
- Monitor and analyze firewall logs IDS/IPS alerts and VPC flow logs to identify and mitigate threats.
- Manage firewalls F5 BigIP VPN DNS SFTP and other TCP/IP-based services.
- Manage AWS services including EC2 VPC Lambda S3 EFS ECR/ECS EKS Route53 IAM RDS CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for provisioning configuration patching and lifecycle management.
- Conduct performance availability and security assessments across cloud and container environments.
- Troubleshoot incidents perform root cause analysis and implement durable remediation.
- Maintain system documentation architecture diagrams and security procedures.
- Implement and enforce least privilege principles using AWS IAM SSO and identity integrations.
- Automate permission audits and cloud security posture monitoring.
- Support compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2 HIPAA PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
- Seven (7) plus years of IT professional experience with at least three (3) years specifically in AWS Cloud Security DevOps or DevSecOps.
- Current Security certification required.
- Experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software web and hardware products from initial specifications through final rollout and maintenance.
- Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with AWS firewalls NGFWs IDS/IPS and advanced network security.
- Strong automation mindset with a history of developing guardrails auto-remediation or security tooling.
- Proficiency in Python Bash or Go.
- Strong knowledge of AWS core services including EC2 VPC RDS Lambda S3 CloudTrail GuardDuty and Security Hub.
Experience integrating various network operating systems application programs and hardware devices through system specification design coding testing and maintenance support.
- Clearance:
- Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Experience implementing SOAR platforms or building serverless auto-remediation using Lambda/Step Functions.
Experience securing Kubernetes/EKS workloads and container registries.
Experience automating compliance for SOC 2 HIPAA PCI-DSS or ISO 27001.
Travel Requirements
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- On-site office environment in North Charleston SC requiring attendance five days per week with one optional telework day.
- Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing including desk-based computer work.
- Regular use of computers monitors networking equipment and other job-related technology.
- Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
- Occasional extended work hours including evenings or weekends as needed.
- Communication with team members customers and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
- Ability to manage competing priorities work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Vaccine Recommendations by AOR
Background & Security
- Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
- Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
- Medical dental vision life accident and critical illness insurance
- 401(k) immediate vesting and match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Generous tuition & training support
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tickets at Work EAP wellness initiatives and more
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tickets at Work EAP wellness initiatives and more
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge we believe innovation and agility thrive when people work together. Our culture is built on teamwork collaboration and a commitment to listening learning and bringing out the best ideas in every employee. We empower our people to take on challenges persevere to get the job done and lead with integrity in everything we do.
Our commitment to our employees and workplace culture has been recognized through the DAV Patriot Small Employer of the Year Award in 2026 and the Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Designation in 2025. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where employees are valued supported and empowered to do their best work. At Cambridge we are proud to foster an environment where people can grow contribute and make a meaningful impact.
Learn more at .
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal state and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact our Recruiting Team at emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
For more than 25 years, Cambridge has been fighting bad actors in both the cyber and physical worlds. We have worked in some of the most challenging domains imaginable including critical infrastructure, illicit trafficking, border security, flight mission assurance, banking and threat ... View more
