Cloud Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design and implement secure cloud-based, mission-critical systems .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,900 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure cloud-based systems while ensuring compliance with RMF and NIST standards. Proficient in managing DevSecOps pipelines and utilizing automated security tools to secure mission-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud-Based Security ArchitectureRisk Management Framework (RMF)DevSecOps Pipeline ManagementAutomated Security Scanning ToolsSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

System Compliance EvaluationInfrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, Terraform)System HardeningSecrets ManagementNetwork and Data Flow Diagram ArchitectureDocumentation of Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPSM)Cybersecurity Tools DeploymentContainer Image SecurityAutomated Compliance Tools (SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Trivy, KICS, Checkmarx)Cloud Service Evaluation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitLabDockerConfluenceJira

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570/8140 IAT II CertificationCompTIA Security+Intermediate-Level Cloud Computing Certification (CCSP, Certified AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Certification)

Industry Keywords

Information AssuranceCybersecurityCloud TechnologiesGovernment-Approved Security SuiteMission-Critical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement secure cloud-based, mission-critical systems
Guide development of cloud-based security architectures for critical Air Force systems
Recommend tools and capabilities based on current-environment research and knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources
Address Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
Work with the Air Force to ensure information assurance and security standards are met
Secure customer environments using current cloud technologies
Mentor future cloud security experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience evaluating system compliance using RMF or NIST and DevSecOps tools and methodologies
Experience deploying, configuring, or maintaining a government-approved security suite of cybersecurity tools and methods
Experience managing DevSecOps pipelines within GitLab
Experience with automated security scanning and compliance tools, including SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Trivy, KICS, or Checkmarx for SAST/DAST and infrastructure compliance
Experience with system hardening and secrets management
Experience securing cloud-deployable systems and container images
Experience architecting network and data flow diagrams
Experience compiling hardware and software bodies of evidence
Experience documenting Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPSM)
Experience evaluating and recommending cloud services, tools, and technologies to government organizations
Experience writing Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
Secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity field
DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification, such as CompTIA Security+
Nice to have: experience with Docker
Nice to have: experience using Confluence or Jira
Nice to have: intermediate-level cloud computing certification such as CCSP, Certified AWS Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification process to protect against identity fraud