Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Charlottesville, VAAlexandria, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
71 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 14, 2026

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

The Cloud Security Engineer, Senior joins the cloud infrastructure delivery team to define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes across multiple network domains. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders using Agile processes to ensure the design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions. Key responsibilities include automating cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate, evaluating enhancements against Risk Management Framework controls, and meeting DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance requirements. The position requires proficiency with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as a Service, Bash, PowerShell, Python, and Git for Infrastructure-as-Code. Candidates must navigate complex technical problems involving IT system Assessment and Authorization, DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, and federal regulations. The work focuses on securing computer systems within Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments.

What you'll do

  • Define and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for multi-domain cloud environments.
  • Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO) objectives.
  • Evaluate cloud environment enhancements against RMF controls and DoD STIG requirements.
  • Perform security assessments of software and system releases within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using code management tools like Git.
  • Mentor and supervise team members to ensure project success.
  • Develop Body of Evidence artifacts for system Assessment and Authorization (A&A).

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for IT architecture.
  • 8+ years of experience working with cloud technologies including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service.
  • 4+ years of experience with Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community cybersecurity or information systems.
  • 2+ years of experience automating tasks in cloud environments using Bash, PowerShell, Python, AWS, or Azure CLI.
  • Experience with cloud-native tools to support CATO objectives and RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
  • Experience supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Top Secret clearance.
  • HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of cloud security experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of cloud security experience.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions within an Agile-based project management framework (preferred).
  • Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux or Windows system administration (preferred).
  • Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles (preferred).
  • Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for A&A under NIST SP 800-Series, DoD RMF, or ICD 503 (preferred).
  • Knowledge of federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems (preferred).
  • TS/SCI clearance (preferred).

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