Cloud Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Cloud Security Engineer designing and implementing security architecture for multi-CSP environments. Leading cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in the US.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeVirginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,400 - $165,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership in cloud security architecture, monitoring, and incident response for multi-CSP environments
Implement security baselines and enforce policy as code
Support compliance with FedRAMP High, NIST 80053, and VA 6500 requirements
Integrate cloud environments with SOC, SIEM, CDM, and vulnerability tools
Support security authorization through documentation and evidence creation
Develop policy as code controls and automated remediation workflows
Manage encryption, key management, and data protection controls
Support vulnerability management and incident forensics
Drive incident response coordination with VA CSOC, US‑CERT, and federal law enforcement
Lead IAM integrations (SAML/OIDC, Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta), RBAC design, MFA enforcement, and quarterly access reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Ability to obtain a Public Trust
6+ years of cybersecurity experience
3+ years supporting FedRAMP High (or equivalent) environments
CISSP or CCSP certification
One CSP-specific cloud security certification (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, etc.)
Experience with federal SOC operations and cloud incident response
Understanding of Zero Trust architectures
Experience with automated compliance scanning and SOAR tooling
Experience with FedRAMP compliance and ATO maintenance
Experience with vulnerability management, incident response coordination, and forensic support
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail
Effective communicator across technical and leadership teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Flexible work week to own your priorities at work and at home
15 days of paid leave per calendar year
Additional 10 paid holidays per year
GDIT Paid Family Leave program
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident and critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud security architecturepolicy as codeencryptionkey managementdata protectionvulnerability managementincident responseIAM integrationsautomated remediation workflowsautomated compliance scanning

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detaileffective communication

Certifications

CISSPCCSPAWS Security SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer