Leidos

Cloud Security Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDNSPythonTerraform

About the role

  • Oversee the security and compliance of an AWS GovCloud and Salesforce-based environment, ensuring system reliability and protection for mission-critical operations
  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, with a focus on implementing robust security measures
  • Automate security configurations and changes to environments using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) to integrate security checks and ensure secure development, testing, and Production releases in a 24x7 environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement hardened solutions, and ensure compliance with government regulations such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53
  • Mentor team members on cloud security best practices, sharing knowledge and processes with Development, Product, and Test teams
  • Maintain secure integrations with external systems, including EHR APIs (FHIR), Identity and Authorization tools (e.g., Okta), and other third-party solutions
  • Conduct system audits, monitor security logs, and troubleshoot issues to ensure system health and compliance across all environments

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience)
  • 4+ years experience supporting environments in AWS and/or Salesforce
  • Experience with Networking (e.g. AWS VPC, DNS, CIDR/Routing)
  • Experience implementing compliance with government regulations such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms
  • Must be an U.S. citizen, speak fluent English, and able to maintain and retain suitability investigation and clearance as required.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AWSSalesforceTerraformCloudFormationBashPythonCI/CDGitLabNetworkingEHR APIs
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcritical thinkingindependent workteam collaborationmentoringcommunication