About this role
Cloud Information Assurance Engineer will design and secure cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP, lead security initiatives, and ensure compliance with federal baselines while automating guardrails and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure security controls across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments
- Apply security baselines (CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) and assist with compliance alignment
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) for security configurations
- Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in incident response and vulnerability remediation activities
Technical Overview
Role spans multi-cloud security engineering with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD integration, container security, and compliance work based on NIST/CIS/FedRAMP frameworks; requires Secret clearance.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior cloud security engineer with 8+ years of cloud and cybersecurity experience, proficient across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and skilled in IaC and security tooling. They should be able to design secure cloud architectures, drive DevSecOps practices, and communicate technical concepts to government stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldor equivalent experience8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineeringHands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWSAzureor GCP)Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (e.g.AWS Security HubAzure DefenderGoogle SCC)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (TerraformCloudFormationor similar)Basic scripting skills (PythonPowerShellor Bash)Understanding of IAMencryptionnetworkingand key management in cloud environmentsKnowledge of security frameworks such as NISTCISor FedRAMPMinimum Secret Clearance required
Nice-to-Have Skills
CI/CD security integration and DevSecOps practicesExposure to container security and Kubernetes hardeningCertifications such as AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer Associateor Google Professional Cloud Security EngineerFamiliarity with zero trust principles and enterprise identity platforms
Tools & Platforms
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPTerraformCloudFormationCI/CD pipelinesKubernetesKubernetes hardeningSASTDAST
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field8+ years cybersecurity or cloud engineeringhands-on cloud provider experienceIaCscriptingIAMencryptionFedRAMP/NIST/CISSecret Clearance
Hard Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPTerraformCloudFormationInfrastructure as CodePythonPowerShellBashIAMEncryptionKey ManagementKubernetesKubernetes hardeningContainer securityCI/CD pipelinesSASTDASTIaC scanningCIS BenchmarksNIST 800-53FedRAMPZero trust principlesenterprise identity platformsSecret ClearanceSecurity baselines
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationteamworkproblem-solvingleadershipattention to detail
Certifications
Preferred
AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer AssociateGoogle Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Keywords for Your Resume
Cloud Information Assurance EngineerAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPKubernetesKubernetes hardeningCI/CD pipelinesDevSecOpsSASTDASTIaC scanningTerraformCloudFormationInfrastructure as CodeCIS BenchmarksNIST 800-53FedRAMPIAMencryptionkey managementzero trust principlesenterprise identity platformsSecret ClearanceSecurity baselines
Deal Breakers
Must have Secret Clearance, No visa sponsorship/C2C/1099
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