About Vantage Point Consulting Inc.

Vantage Point Consulting is a mission-driven, woman- and veteran-owned small business. For almost two decades, we have operated at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, and public service, delivering innovative solutions that empower individuals, teams, and entire organizations. We believe in the power of growth, authentic relationships, and bringing heart and precision to every engagement. Just as we take care of our clients, we take care of our people. If you are looking for your next chapter, where your leadership skills and commitment to excellence will be recognized and put to meaningful use, you will find a home at Vantage Point.

The AWS Security Engineer will support Higher Education Clients by ensuring the security of AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The resource will design, implement, and maintain security controls, conduct assessments, and provide ongoing monitoring and response. The contractor will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices and lead initiatives to strengthen the organization’s cloud security posture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud security controls (IAM, VPC, S3, KMS, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Security Hub).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses; recommend and implement mitigations.
• Monitor and respond to security events; support incident response and forensic investigations.
• Automate security processes and integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain AWS security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Train engineers on secure coding practices and AWS security standards.
• Lead AWS-focused security roadmap projects and ensure compliance with frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT).
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and vendors to ensure secure design, deployment, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years AWS security engineering experience with deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, VPC, KMS, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Security Hub, etc.).
• AWS Security or Architect certifications preferred.
• Experience with cloud security principles (network segmentation, IAM, encryption, monitoring).
• Proficiency with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong background in vulnerability management, incident response, and security assessments.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI, GDPR, GLBA, CMMC, etc.).
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle, code reviews, and API security.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and mentor others when needed.

Additional Information

• Work is primarily remote within the United States, with occasional travel for on-site meetings or facilitation sessions in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to pass standard background checks.

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Washington, D.C. area)

Employment Type: 1099 Contract postion with potentional for W2 conversion

Compensation: $80-$90/hr, commensurate with experience

Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required