AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional with Security Clearance

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF & ATO Compliance

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701 Type: Part-time / potentially full-time depending on contract requirements

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH required D9Tech Resources is seeking Cybersecurity Professionals to serve as senior consultants supporting the security and compliance of cloud-based federal systems, with a focus on AWS cloud architecture in IL7 environments. These individuals will play a critical role in ensuring that Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements are successfully achieved and maintained by the government or customer. Candidates must be fully comfortable working on-site in a secured setting and have experience handling classified information properly. Key Responsibilities Serve as subject matter experts on RMF implementation across federal systems

Support and manage AWS security tools including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, WAF, and Shield

Maintain ATO packages and workflows using eMASS and XACTA

Develop and update security documentation and system security plans

Provide guidance on POA&M development and continuous monitoring

Conduct security testing and analysis, including STIG reviews and ACAS scans

Deliver strategic briefings and security posture updates to stakeholders

Ensure alignment with FedRAMP, NIST 800-series, and RMF guidelines

Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

6+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity

Extensive experience with AWS cloud security tools and best practices

Proven success in achieving and maintaining ATOs for federal systems

SME-level knowledge of RMF and security compliance processes

Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and STIGs

Familiarity with eMASS, XACTA, and federal documentation standards

Ability to work independently in a high-security, mission-critical environment

One or more DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certifications, such as:

- Security+ (CompTIA)- CISSP (ISC )- CAP (ISC )- CISM (ISACA)- CASP+ (CompTIA)

Experience supporting classified cloud environments (C2S, SC2S, AWS GovCloud)Preferred Qualifications

FedRAMP or DoD 8570 certification above baseline

AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Agile environments and DevSecOps integration

Permanent