Cloud Security Engineer – Pre-Award

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Cloud Security Engineer developing cloud security controls for USSOUTHCOM’s Enhanced Domain Awareness ecosystem. Ensuring compliance with NIST standards and enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

cloud security controlsAWSMicrosoft AzureNIST 800-53 Rev. 5FedRAMPDoD IL 2DoD IL 4DoD IL 5Identity and Access Management (IAM)Zero Trust security architectures

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical recommendationscommunication

Tools & Technologies

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)cloud-native security monitoringDevSecOpsCI/CD workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s degree in Information AssuranceBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceSecret security clearance

Industry Keywords

vulnerability assessmentsrisk analysessecurity complianceaudit preparationcybersecurity compliance reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain cloud security controls within AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, IL 4, and IL 5 security requirements.
Design and administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and privileged access controls.
Support implementation of Zero Trust security architectures and security automation initiatives.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and remediation activities across cloud platforms.
Configure and manage cloud-native security monitoring and logging capabilities.
Integrate security controls into DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows.
Support accreditation, audit preparation, and cybersecurity compliance reporting activities.
Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and data architects to ensure secure solution design.
Provide technical recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the EDA environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
Five (5) years of equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree.
Demonstrated experience implementing cloud security frameworks and controls.
Experience configuring and administering IAM solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments.
Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and security compliance reviews.
Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust architectures.
Experience with cloud security monitoring, incident detection, and response activities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities