Architect and implement secure cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure platforms.
Define and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and automation frameworks.
Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response for cloud-native applications and services.
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Support cloud identity and access management (ICAM), encryption, and key management systems.
Monitor cloud environments using SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, and other security tools.
Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and operations teams to ensure secure cloud adoption.
Stay ahead of emerging cloud threats and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams.
Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement.
Ensure alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)
8-12 years of experience in information security engineering.
Deep expertise in AWS and Azure security services and architecture.
Strong understanding of cloud-native security controls and shared responsibility models.
Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer required.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cloud infrastructurecloud security policiesthreat modelingrisk assessmentsincident responseCI/CD pipelinescloud identity and access managementencryptionkey management systemscloud-native security controls

Soft Skills

facilitationcommunicationstakeholder engagementcollaborationcontinuous improvementprocess refinementcross-functional coordinationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

CCSPAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer