Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security engineer, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. We need you to help design and implement the cloud-based solutions to some of the military’s toughest challenges. As a cloud security engineer on our team, you’ll design a secure, cloud-based platform to support mis... more details
Cloud Security Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security engineer, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. We need you to help design and implement the cloud-based solutions to some of the military’s toughest challenges.
As a cloud security engineer on our team, you’ll design a secure, cloud-based platform to support mission critical operations. You’ll guide our team as we research the environment and recommend tools and capabilities from various on premise, cloud-based, and hybrid solutions. You’ll share expertise with our team through leadership and mentoring as you help the customer overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with migration teams to develop and re-platform existing capabilities and build new ones throughout the cloud migration process.
This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your customer’s environment using cloud capabilities. You’ll be able to sharpen your skills in automation, cloud-based security, native cloud services, and more, while developing critical systems and mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:??
- 5+ years of experience implementing and maintaining security within cloud environments on AWS or Azure
- 3+ years of experience administrating or engineering security, network, or system infrastructure using multi-cloud security and governance tools
- Experience working in an Agile development environment, and securing container and orchestration solutions, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, or managed services such as AWS EKS, GCP GKE, or Azure AKS
- Experience with configuration automation tools, including Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Experience implementing and maintaining a cloud security architecture and developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle and development methodologies
- Knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud native services, centralized logging, SIEM/SOAR, web app security, RBAC and ABAC, Data Security, cloud native architectures, or Zero Trust
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification such as Security+ and Computing Environment Certification
Nice If You Have:??
- Experience with a variety of cloud technologies
- Experience with programming in Python or Java
- Experience with IaC concepts and tools, including AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Packer, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
- Possession of excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with clients, engineers, and managers
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Azure Security Engineer Associate, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty Certification
Clearance:?
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.?
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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
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Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
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