Cloud Security Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Security Engineer with Security Clearance
The Judge Group is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud security tools, infrastructure automation, and Dev Sec Ops  practices. This role involves working closely with platform engineers, developers, and compliance teams to embed security into cloud solutions and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Security Clearance:
Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Must Have

Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Google SCC).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Power Shell, or Bash).
• Understanding of IAM, encryption, networking, and key management in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP. Nice to Haves:
• Experience with CI/CD security integration and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Exposure to container security and Kubernetes hardening.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Familiarity with zero trust principles and enterprise identity platforms.