Cloud Security Engineer

GDIT is hiring a Cloud Security Engineer to provide technical leadership in cloud security architecture, monitoring, and incident response for multi-CSP environments supporting the Veteran Affairs (VA). You will implement security baselines, enforce policy as code, and support compliance with FedRAMP High, NIST 80053, and VA 6500 requirements.

• This position is primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office.
• This position will be required to travel to Veteran Affairs facilities nationwide 4x/year.
• This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in November 2026.

• Implementing and maintaining cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and other CSPs
• Integrating cloud environments with SOC, SIEM, CDM, and vulnerability tools
• Supporting security authorization through documentation and evidence creation
• Developing policy as code controls and automated remediation workflows
• Managing encryption, key management, and data protection controls
• Supporting vulnerability management and incident forensics

• Drive incident response coordination with VA CSOC, US‑CERT, and federal law enforcement, providing forensics and post‑incident analysis within 5 days

• Lead IAM integrations (SAML/OIDC, Entra , SailPoint, Okta), RBAC design, MFA enforcement, and quarterly access reviews

• Citizenship: US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain a Public Trust
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Experience:
  
  3+ years supporting FedRAMP High (or equivalent) environments
• Certifications (must have one from each):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• One CSP-specific cloud security certification (AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, etc.)

• Experience with federal SOC operations and cloud incident response
• Understanding of Zero Trust architectures
• Experience with automated compliance scanning and SOAR tooling
• Experience with FedRAMP compliance and ATO maintenance.
• Experience with vulnerability management, incident response coordination, and forensic support.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Effective communicator across technical and leadership teams

• Location:
  
  This position is primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office.

• Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA)

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility:
  Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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