Senior Cloud Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support developing, testing, and monitoring secure cloud architectures for cloud migration, cloud optimization and cloud deployment. We are looking for candidates with 8-10+ years of experience with cloud platform services, cybersecurity and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation. Contributions Responsibilities include: * Identify and implement the most secure cloud-based solutions for the customer including components for zero-trust architectures, identity and access management policy, and data privacy * Understand the needs of stakeholders and optimiz e solutions that marry security with usability * Monitor cloud environments for suspicious activities with cloud native monitoring or SIEM solutions and investigate security incidents where appropriate * E xamin e infrastructure as code written by others and analyzing risk * Ensur e that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats through risk assessment, threat modeling, and compliance with industry standards ( e.g. NIST, ISO 27011, HIPPA, FISMA, etc.) * Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop updates and 'fixes' * Automate security processes such as vulnerability management and patch management * Work with software developers and DevSecOps engineers to ensure that development follows established security processes and works as intended * Support enterprise cloud security through infrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testing * Ensure effective design and implementation of data protection and encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transit * Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations * Identify , analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues * Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided * Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members Qualifications Required: * Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance * B achelor's Degree in an IT -related field * 7 + y ears of e xperience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions * 5 + y ears of e xperience with one or more clouds ( i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP) * 5 + y ears of e xperience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket * 7 + y ears of e xperience supporting systems development with in an Agile environment * 5 + y ears of e xperience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration * 5 + y ears of e xperience conducting monitoring, risk assessment, threat modeling , and security testing in cloud environments * 5 + y ears of e xperience documenting POA & M, SSP, and A&A support documentation Preferred: * Certifications: * AWS Certified Security - S pecialty * AWS Certified Solution Architect - A ssociate * Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal , and collaborative skills * Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform ing a gap analysis, and produc ing artifacts that articulate options and recommendations * Experience with scripting in languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby * Experience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.