Senior Cloud Security Engineer- Remote- Government Experience Ne

Post Date

May 08, 2025

Location

Bethesda,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20817
US
Jul 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-781008

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

**Salary for this position is between 160-170K depending on years of experience
**this is a fully remote project but candidates are expected to work east coast hours

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture: Design and manage secure cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
System Administration: Ensure seamless operations and high availability of cloud services.
Security Administration: Manage IAM, implement network security policies, and monitor compliance.
Scripting and Automation: Use Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate tasks and enhance efficiencies.
Security Best Practices: Harden cloud environments, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure data protection.
Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Resolve complex issues with minimal downtime.
Collaboration and Mentorship: Work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.

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Required Skills & Experience

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of industry experience.
Technical Skills: Strong foundation in system and security administration, scripting, and cloud services.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA.
Troubleshooting: Ability to manage complex cross-platform integrations.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Clearance: Active Treasury clearance preferred.
Containerization: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes.
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent.

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.