Cleared Senior ISSE - Hybrid in Arlington, VA

Overview

Join a mission-focused engineering team driving secure cloud automation for national security programs. As an ISSE, you’ll design, build, and harden cloud-based environments using Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration tools to deliver scalable, compliant, and resilient infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and secure automated cloud environments using Terraform and Kubernetes
• Implement IaC strategies to deploy scalable, compliant infrastructure
• Integrate cloud security controls across AWS and Azure platforms
• Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops  and infrastructure teams to enhance automation and compliance

• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g. Terraform)
• Hands-on work with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Proficiency with cloud security practices (AWS/Azure controls)
• Strong development and scripting skills (Rust, Python, Power Shell, or Bash)
• Effective communicator and strong team collaborator
• Active U.S. Security Clearance, minimum Secret.

• Experience in cloud-native security and monitoring (Cloud Watch, Splunk)
• Experience deploying and managing thin-client solutions (e.g. PCoIP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automation tools (Git Lab, Jenkins)
• Knowledge of configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)
• Prior experience as ISSO, ISSM, or Cloud Security Specialist
• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust frameworks