Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cloud Security Engineer Job Location US-VA-McLean Posted Date 2 hours ago(11/28/2025 10:49 AM) Job ID 7125 Clearance Requirement Public Trust Overview

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support developing, testing, and monitoring secure cloud architectures for cloud migration, cloud optimization and cloud deployment. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years experience with cloud platform services, cybersecurity and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation.

Contributions

Responsibilities include:

Identify and implement the most secure cloud-based solutions for the customer including components for zero-trust architectures, identity and access management policy, and data privacyUnderstanding the needs of stakeholders and optimizing solutions that marry security with usabilityMonitor cloud environments for suspicious activities with cloud native monitoring or SIEM solutions and investigate security incidents where appropriateExamining infrastructure as code written by others and analyzing riskEnsuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats through risk assessment, threat modeling, and compliance with industry standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27011, HIPPA, FISMA, etc.)Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing updates and ‘fixes’Automate security processes such as vulnerability management and patch managementWorking with software developers and DevSecOps engineers to ensure that development follows established security processes and works as intendedSupport enterprise cloud security through infrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testingEnsure effective design and implementation of data protection and encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transitDocument as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendationsIdentify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issuesAct as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team membersEngineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services providedPresent regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members. Qualifications

Required:

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security ClearanceBS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience3 Years of Experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions3 Years of Experience with one or more clouds (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)3 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket3 Years of Experience with systems development in an Agile environment3 Years of Experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration3 Years of Experience providing conducting monitoring, risk assessment, threat modeling and security testing in cloud environments3 Years of Experience documenting POAMs, SSPs, and A&A support documentation

Preferred:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skillsExperience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferredExperience with scripting in Concourse, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or RubyExperience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

Certifications:

AWS Certified Security SpecialtyAWS Certified Solution Solution Architect AssociateMicrosoft Certified Azure Administrator AssociateCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $155,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

 

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. 

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