Cloud Security Engineer

SteerBridge


Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative missionfocused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition digital transformation and emerging technologies we deliver agile commercialgrade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our peopleespecially the veterans whose leadership problemsolving mindset and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We dont simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it creating meaningful career pathways for veterans military spouses and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform operating within AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on securing cloud infrastructure implementing security controls monitoring threats automating compliance and maintaining secure access across federal aviation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with experience in cloud security system hardening zero-trust architecture and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain secure hardened Linux and Windows environments
  • Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
  • Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
  • Configure and monitor security logging alerts and cloud monitoring tools
  • Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
  • Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
  • Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
  • Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
  • Document security controls procedures and remediation guidance

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 3 years of hands-on Security Engineering experience
  • Experience securing AWS cloud environments
  • Experience with Zscaler or similar Zero Trust / SASE platforms
  • Strong understanding of IAM least-privilege access encryption logging and network security
  • Experience with STIG or CIS hardening on Linux and/or Windows systems
  • Experience with CloudWatch CloudTrail SIEM tools or similar monitoring platforms
  • Scripting experience using Python Bash or PowerShell
  • Experience investigating and remediating security findings

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS GovCloud experience
  • Familiarity with RMF ATO DISA STIGs and federal compliance frameworks
  • Experience integrating identity providers and conditional access policies
  • Security certifications such as Security CISSP or AWS Security Specialty
  • Experience supporting Defense Aviation Federal or Logistics environments
  • Experience with automated hardened-image or container pipelines
$130000 - $150000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience qualifications certifications and overall fit for the position.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignityregardless of race color gender age religion national origin ancestry disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
If you would like information about how your application is processed please contact us.

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SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative missionfocused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition digital transformation and emerging technologies we deliver agile commercialgrade capabilities that acceler...

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