[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Bedford, MA # Senior AWS Cyber Engineer Bedford, MA Senior individual contributor $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 Security Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Bedford-MA/Senior-AWS-Cyber-Engineer_R-00193908) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Senior AWS Cyber Engineer ## Job description Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Senior AWS Cyber Engineer supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness. ### Location This position will be full-time onsite and may require travel to support customer or corporate meetings near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA). ### Primary Responsibilities Include: Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for AWS SIPRNet environments. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling. Operate, configure and maintain various compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; AWS Inspector; AWS Security Hub to detect misconfigurations and threats; and other Cloud Native Services. Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including CloudTrail; AWS Config; GuardDuty; and other Cloud Native Services. Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations. Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements. Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities. Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities. Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning. Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components. - Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials - Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes - Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment Minimum Qualification s: Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience. Must have 6+ years of experience with cloud hosted systems and/or applications. U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements. Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance. ### Certifications DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent) AWS Certified Security – Specialty ACAS Certified – Supervisor/Operator Hands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).s Preferred Qualifications: Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1 Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc. Experience with Zero Trust Architecture Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3) If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. ### Original Posting October 6, 2026 For U.S. ### Positions While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. ### Pay Range Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Bedford, MA - Pay: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Bedford-MA/Senior-AWS-Cyber-Engineer_R-00193908) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/29982e2b3c94217945bf/) Bedford, MA ### [Senior Azuer Cyber Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/8b2b96ef75da31c5e1e7/) Bedford, MA ### [Acquisition Program Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/26e170eca127ecb0a386/) Bedford, MA ### [Acquisition Program Support Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/b9018f2506e5578e5b17/) Bedford, MA ### [Avionics Engineering Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/23f5b0415ebd68231053/) Bedford, MA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cyber Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/45880388fe99d6a8a107/) Lockheed Martin · Manassas, VA ### [Intern Engineer (Cyber)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/640a6f8156199fd2efb1/) General Dynamics · Manassas, VA, US ### [Cyber Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/448ea8e6f0062c098e30/) BAE Systems · Norfolk, Virginia, United States ### [Lead Software Engineer - AWS/SRE Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/b82e6943190d67b8219e/) JPMorganChase · OH, United States [Security jobs](/functions/security/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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