Compliance-Ready Cloud Architecture on AWS
Nerd Works designs and deploys secure AWS environments using infrastructure as code, automated compliance validation, and NIST-aligned security controls for regulated and government-adjacent workloads.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform for repeatable, auditable deployments
- NIST 800-171 and CMMC-aligned architecture for regulated workloads
- Secure landing zones with multi-account governance and centralized logging
- Policy-as-code and automated compliance validation in CI/CD pipelines
- Continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and security posture management
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development
Design and deployment of AWS environments using Terraform or similar frameworks to deliver repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable infrastructure.
- Terraform module development for VPCs, compute, storage, networking, and security services with full state management and drift detection.
- Version-controlled infrastructure repositories with pull request workflows, code review, and automated plan/apply pipelines.
- Environment parity across development, staging, and production with documented change management and rollback capabilities.
Compliance-Aligned Cloud Architecture
AWS architectures built with NIST 800-171 and CMMC control requirements in mind to support regulated workloads and government-adjacent environments.
- Architecture design mapped to NIST 800-171 control families including access control, audit and accountability, and system and communications protection.
- CMMC Level 2 readiness assessments and gap remediation for organizations pursuing Department of Defense compliance.
- Encryption at rest and in transit, key management via AWS KMS, and data classification controls aligned to federal data handling requirements.
Secure Landing Zones & Account Governance
Implementation of structured multi-account AWS environments with guardrails, identity controls, and centralized logging aligned to compliance frameworks.
- AWS Organizations and Control Tower deployment with service control policies (SCPs) and account-level guardrails.
- Centralized identity management via AWS IAM Identity Center with least-privilege policies and MFA enforcement.
- Centralized logging and audit trails using CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Security Hub for cross-account visibility.
Policy-as-Code & Automated Compliance
Integration of automated compliance checks using tools such as OPA, Sentinel, or CI/CD pipelines to continuously validate infrastructure against security policies.
- Pre-deployment policy validation in CI/CD pipelines to prevent non-compliant resources from reaching production.
- Runtime compliance scanning with automated remediation workflows for configuration drift and policy violations.
- Custom policy libraries mapped to NIST, CMMC, and organizational security requirements.
Continuous Monitoring & Audit Readiness
Deployment of logging, monitoring, and security tooling to support evidence collection, auditing, and ongoing compliance posture management.
- Real-time security monitoring with AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, and custom CloudWatch alerting for threat detection and incident response.
- Automated evidence collection and compliance reporting dashboards for audit preparation and ongoing posture management.
- Regular architecture reviews, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking to maintain continuous compliance.
