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Lead ISSE / Cloud Security Engineer
BowheadMontgomery, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
You will design and validate critical security controls for cloud and hybrid environments, gaining valuable experience in cutting-edge security technologies. This hybrid role is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a strong background in cloud security and RMF, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise within a reputable organization. Apply now to make a significant impact in safeguarding vital systems!
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Overview
LEAD ISSE / CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER (CASBES):
Bowhead seeks a Lead Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cloud Security Engineer to support the upcoming Cloud Acceleration Services (CAS) Business Enterprise Systems (BES) located in Montgomery, AL. The Lead ISSE / Cloud Security Engineer will design and validate security controls for cloud and hybrid environments.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Demands:
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. Top Secret preferred. ship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
LEAD ISSE / CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER (CASBES):
Bowhead seeks a Lead Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cloud Security Engineer to support the upcoming Cloud Acceleration Services (CAS) Business Enterprise Systems (BES) located in Montgomery, AL. The Lead ISSE / Cloud Security Engineer will design and validate security controls for cloud and hybrid environments.
Responsibilities
- Implements secure IAM/RBAC/PAM and assesses Zero Trust control integration
- Support STIG/SCAP/ACAS/security testing.
- Review penetration test results, and engineers remediation strategies for cloud-hosted and containerized applications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Ten (10+) years cybersecurity engineering experience; five (5+) years supporting cloud security, DevSecOps security, or RMF engineering for DoD/Federal cloud-hosted systems.
- Certification: CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, or equivalent required/preferred; Security+ required; AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Kubernetes security certification preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. Top Secret preferred. ship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Skills
AWS
Azure
Kubernetes
Microsoft Office
Zero Trust
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