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Security Engineer / Network Engineer (DoD | AWS GovCloud)

Summary

Design and maintain security controls for a DoD-aligned AWS GovCloud environment, including firewalls, SIEM, and compliance with NIST/RMF/STIGs.

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary:

Credence has an immediate opening for a highly skilled Security Engineer / Network Engineer to support and secure a mission-critical AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. This role will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing security controls across cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards while supporting operational resilience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

- Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS GovCloud infrastructure and hybrid environments

- Support security operations including monitoring, detection, and response activities

- Configure and manage network security solutions including firewalls and WAFs

- Integrate and support SIEM solutions for centralized logging and threat detection

- Perform vulnerability management including scanning and remediation tracking

- Ensure compliance with DoD requirements (STIGs, RMF, NIST)

- Support incident response efforts including triage and containment

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture

- Support continuous monitoring and audit readiness

Requirements

- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Must hold an Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance

- Must have a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security

- Must be experience with AWS (GovCloud preferred)

- Must have strong network security knowledge (firewalls, WAFs)

- Must have experience with SIEM tools

- Must have working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs

Salary Range: $ 120,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • Are you a US citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance? It is required for consideration. yes / no
  • Do you currently hold an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance? yes / no
  • Do you have an active or current Secret security clearance (or higher), verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)? yes / no
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? yes / no
  • Do you have at least 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security? yes / no
  • What are your annual salary expectations in USD?
  • Have you administered or secured AWS environments, including AWS GovCloud or other AWS commercial environments? yes / no
  • How many years of hands-on experience do you have in cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security?
  • Can you describe your experience with AWS and how you've applied it in your work? written answer
  • Do you have hands-on experience configuring and managing firewalls, WAFs, or other network security controls in a production environment? yes / no
  • Have you worked directly with DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements such as RMF, NIST 800-53, or STIGs? yes / no
  • Do you have hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic) for security monitoring or incident response? yes / no
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship? yes / no

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