Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Define, communicate and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate with the cloud infrastructure delivery team and stakeholders using Agile practices to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions. Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO). Evaluate enhancements against RMF controls and DoD STIG requirements. Work independently with minimal guidance.

Mentor and supervise team members as needed.

• 2+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service
• Experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, Powershell, Python, AWS, and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Experience with cloud-native tools to support automation of continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) objectives
• Experience supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a Dev Sec Ops  framework such as CI/CD pipeline
• Experience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system A&A for the RMF
• Top Secret clearance
• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of experience with Cloud Security or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience with Cloud Security
• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

• Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework
• Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Linux or Windows system administration
• Experience with the Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) Cybersecurity or Information Systems
• Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles
• Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems under frameworks, including NIST SP 800-Series, DoD RMF, and ICD 503
• Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems
• Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a project team
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Top Secret clearance is required. TS/SCI clearance is a plus. Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The salary range for this position is $99,000 to $225,000 annually. Benefits include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.