AsSr. Cloud Engineer I youll integrate robust security practices into cloudbased mobile and onpremises systems ensuring the security and compliance of AWS and/or GCP environments. This role involves designing implementing and managing security controls across various environments and aligning cloud infrastructure with the Department of States compliance and risk management objectives.
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What youll do:
- Implement security defense protection detection and response capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments including AWS and mobile systems.
- Lead the integration of static and dynamic security testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to enable faster iteration and secure deployments. Ensure that security vulnerabilities are detected and resolved early in the development lifecycle.
- Manage Kubernetes and Docker container security ensuring scalable and secure operations across multiple environments. Implement container isolation strategies to minimize risks and improve security across CI/CD stages.
- Lead the shift to IaC using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation with automated scanning and remediation of security vulnerabilities in cloud resource configurations prior to deployment.
- Implement secure secrets management protocols to protect sensitive data across different environments and services. Ensure that the organization adheres to the highest standards of security for data protection.
- Develop and enforce AWS and/or GCP Service Control Policies (SCPs) to govern security risks across different operational environments (Development Testing Staging Production) and ensure compliance with organizational and federal regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with the ISSO and System Owner to represent security interests during audits and assessments securing multiple Authorizations to Operate (ATO) and maintaining compliance with FedRAMP ITAR and NIST standards.
- Conduct comprehensive risk evaluations in collaboration with CISA assessing cloud environments across numerous AWS accounts. Identify vulnerabilities and enforce riskbased policies to align cloud infrastructure with compliance standards.
What youll need to succeed:
- Active TopSecret clearance or higher required.
- 5 years of experience in cloud security with a strong focus on AWS and/or Google Cloud environments security automation and compliance.
- Strong handson experience with AWS security tools including GuardDuty Security Hub IAM and KMS.
- Extensive knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration (GitLab) with security testing tools for continuous delivery.
- Proficiency in container orchestration and security with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation with a focus on security automation.
- Proven track record in implementing security policies IAM configurations and environment isolation in AWS GovCloud and/or GCP equivalent
- Advanced understanding of U.S. government compliance frameworks including FedRAMP NIST 80053 and ITAR.
- AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent (or GCP equivalent)
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law.
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Senior IC