Cloud Security Monitoring and Reporting Engineer (Journeyman)

Responsibilities Aperture Cloud is seeking a Cloud Security Monitoring and Reporting Engineer (Journeyman) to support the MODES III program supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). In this role, the selected candidate will support monitoring and analysis of cloud security events, logs, and alerts across cloud-hosted environments to identify potential security issues and trends. This position is remote and requires an active Secret clearance. JOB DESCRIPTION Cloud Security Monitoring and Reporting Engineer Responsible for supporting cloud security monitoring, log analysis, and reporting activities to provide continuous situational awareness and compliance visibility for MODES III cloud-hosted systems. Supports monitoring and analysis of cloud security events, logs, and alerts across cloud-hosted environments to identify potential security issues and trends. Assists with configuration, operation, and maintenance of security monitoring and reporting tools, ensuring accurate collection and correlation of security data. Supports development and maintenance of security dashboards and recurring reports that communicate system security posture, trends, and findings to program and Government stakeholders. Assists with validation and reconciliation of security data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of monitoring outputs. Performs vulnerability scanning and assessment using tools such as ACAS/Nessus, analyzing scan results and coordinating remediation activities with system administrators and development teams. Supports incident response and escalation procedures, including initial triage of security events, documentation of findings, and coordination with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Government stakeholders. Configures and maintains SIEM tools and log aggregation platforms (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK Stack) to ensure comprehensive security event collection, correlation, and alerting across cloud environments. Familiar with: Splunk, AWS GuardDuty, CloudWatch Insights, CloudTrail, AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, AWS Inspector, ACAS/Tenable, STIG/SCAP automation, eMASS/RMF tooling, Tanium/SteelCloud, SIEM playbooks, SOAR orchestration, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Kinesis/Glue/Lake Formation, Python/SQL for analytics, Splunk Enterprise Security, dashboarding (QuickSight/Tableau) Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Secret clearance required. Experience / Education: 5 years relevant experience with BS/BA degree or 3 years with MS/MS or 1 year with PhD or 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA Certifications: Mandatory: Must possess one of the following foundational certifications at the time of hire: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or an equivalent intermediate-level certification as defined in the DoD 8140 Qualification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty) or equivalent cloud certifications. Experience supporting large-scale government IT modernization programs. Worklocation: Remote with ability to travel to the NCR when required Aperture Cloud Overview Aperture Cloud is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Aperture Cloud operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Originally posted on Himalayas