Cloud security Engineer

  • Washington D.C., DC
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$60+
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

cloud security

Job Details

Overview

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will drive secure cloud architecture, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation across multi-cloud environments. This role is integral to securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms for federal and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

  • Define and enforce cloud governance, identity management, and policy-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Sentinel).

  • Build automation scripts to monitor cloud compliance, misconfigurations, and access controls.

  • Collaborate with DevOps and security teams on shift-left security and CI/CD integration.

  • Perform cloud threat modeling, incident triage, and cloud penetration testing.

  • Document system security plans and support FedRAMP or CMMC compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 2+ years in cloud security.

  • Deep knowledge of AWS/Azure security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Center).

  • Hands-on scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

  • Understanding of zero trust architecture, cloud networking, and encryption standards.

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred

  • Certifications: CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure SC-100.

  • Experience in FedRAMP, CMMC, or DoD IL cloud environments.

  • Familiarity with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and workload protection tools.

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