Cloud Security Engineer

Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities.

Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity.

Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life.

Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us.

Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to design, implement, verify, and continuously monitor cloud solutions across multiple domains. Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) Body of Evidence artifacts, including system security plans and cybersecurity concept of operations documents for Cloud environments in alignment with existing RMF packages.

Support assessment and authorization activities to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) on multiple networks. Evaluate enhancements to Cloud environments against RMF controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements. Support data capture and configuration within tools to enable achievement of the organization’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) objectives. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members, as needed.

• 4+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, developing body of evidence for RMF, and writing security plans
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience with secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software
• Experience working with Cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for incident monitoring and endpoint security
• Experience with scripts and Power Shell, and Bash to provide automated scanning or monitoring solutions
• Experience supporting security reviews of software and system releases within a Dev Sec Ops  framework, supporting recurring path‑to‑production software and system release activities
• Experience with terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system A&A for the RMF
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

• Experience assessing and authorizing network connections between on‑premise and cloud
• Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Windows system administration
• Experience with code management tools such as GIT or Gitlab in a team setting
• Experience with the Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) Information Assurance (IA) or Information Systems
• Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles
• Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to the 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

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Top Secret clearance is required.

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

Individuals that do not…