Cloud Security Engineer

Post Date

Mar 10, 2025

Location

Washington,
District Of Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

20001
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

DC0-767360

Pay Rate

$60 - $75 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Configure and implement security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure), including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, firewall configurations, etc.
Assist in ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) and internal security standards. Support internal and external audits related to cloud security.
Perform cloud security assessments to identify and remediate potential risks in cloud infrastructure.
Implement and security policies, procedures, and guidelines for cloud environments.
Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security best practices.
Identify and address security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats in the cloud environment
Assist with ensuring compliance with Federal Government security mandates and directives (e.g. OMB, CISA, HIPAA)
Assist in implementing automated cloud security controls and real-time monitoring solutions to detect and respond to threats and vulnerabilities.
Assist with establishing or evolving cloud best practices
Effectively communicate complicated cloud reports to leadership and IT partners
Staying current with emerging trends and advancements in cloud technologies and platforms.

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Required Skills & Experience

BS/BA degree with 12 years relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure with an emphasis on AWS
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security, IT security, or related fields
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, OWASP, and best practices for cloud security
Experience with cloud-native security services (e.g. AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon Inspector, AWS WAF, AWS Shield, Azure Defender for Cloud)
Candidate must hold or be able to obtain Public Trust

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Relevant cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Security+.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and security tasks
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g. Cloud formation, Terraform)
Experience with cloud-native security tools for monitoring, logging, and incident response.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.