Cloud Security Engineer

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* Must work a hybrid schedule (3 days on site) out of Atlanta, DC, or Silver Spring office.*

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in cloud security architecture, configuration, and governance across AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms with subject matter expertise in Container Security. This role is focused on ensuring the security of cloud services and infrastructure, implementing best practices for secure deployments, and proactively identifying and mitigating security risks across multiple cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have primary hands‑on experience with AWS, and strong familiarity with GCP and Azure.

• Design, deploy, and maintain security measures to safeguard our cloud infrastructures across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Ensure the security of containerized applications through the implementation of Kubernetes and microservices security best practices.
• Architect secure container environments, including Kubernetes clusters, Docker setups, and orchestration solutions, emphasizing vulnerability reduction and compliance.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud environments and containerized workloads.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with the incident response team to investigate and remediate cloud security incidents, providing expertise on cloud‑specific attack vectors and mitigation strategies.
• Automate security operations and workflows using scripting languages like Python.
• Develop and implement security automation solutions to continuously monitor cloud environments for compliance, threats, and performance anomalies.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat modeling for cloud environments.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in cloud infrastructure using automated and manual methods.
• Partner closely with Dev Ops teams to fortify container orchestration platforms and containerized workloads.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve the security posture of the organization’s cloud environments.
• Monitor and assess industry trends to ensure the cloud security program evolves with emerging threats and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Project Execution Office to create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on cloud security processes, security controls, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments.
• Report security risks, incidents, and findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and expectations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Leverage creativity and technical expertise to design novel security solutions that address complex cloud security challenges.
• Think beyond reactive security measures, take a proactive approach to identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Investigate and implement innovative solutions such as AI‑driven threat detection, security automation tools, and machine learning models to enhance security operations and reduce manual workloads.
• Work with cross‑functional teams, including security architects, engineers, and developers, to explore new ideas and develop innovative ways to automate, monitor, and improve security at…