Cleared AWS Security / ATO Specialist with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) *
Virtual Service OperationsMaryland, United States
Posted September 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Virtual Service Operations is a technology services firm that delivers desktop support, IT service management, and security automation solutions to enterprise clients. The company specializes in deploying and maintaining workstation environments, integrating security platforms such as Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, and providing hands‑on training and documentation.
Job Description
VSO is seeking a skilled AWS Security / ATO Specialist to join their IT team in Fort Meade, MD. This hybrid role involves supporting AWS security authorization, automating security controls, and integrating cloud audit data. The role supports compliance and ATO efforts for AWS cloud workloads in a classified environment.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53
- Experience authoring ATO (Authority to Operate) documentation and security artifacts
- AWS Config – for compliance automation
- Amazon CloudWatch & AWS CloudTrail – for monitoring logs and security events
- Integration of cloud logs with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools
- Automation & Scripting (Python)
- System Hardening (AMIs and cloud resources)
- Familiarity with AWS security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM policies)
Benefits
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Health benefits
- Flexible work arrangements