Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Charlottesville, VAAlexandria, VA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 25 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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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. Working within an Agile framework, this individual will manage the design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions while automating cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate. The role involves evaluating enhancements against Risk Management Framework controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance requirements. Key technical skills include experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as a Service, and scripting tools like Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Candidates will utilize Git for Infrastructure-as-Code and manage security assessments within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. The role addresses critical federal compliance challenges by ensuring systems meet NIST 800-series standards and Intelligence Community Directive requirements while securing complex cloud environments.

Skills

AWS Microsoft Azure Python Bash PowerShell Infrastructure-as-Code Git CI/CD DevSecOps Agile Jira Confluence Linux Windows RMF

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 tools like Git for cloud infrastructure.
Develop Body of Evidence artifacts for system authorization under NIST and DoD frameworks.
Mentor and supervise team members to ensure successful project delivery.

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, 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 for CATO automation and RMF assessment and authorization processes.
Experience supporting security assessments within a DevSecOps framework and using Git for Infrastructure-as-Code.
Top Secret clearance required.
HS diploma/GED and 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud security; ability to obtain IAT Level II certification.

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