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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** Recro LLC - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Utility Software, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010692/cloud-security-engineer ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality, and COTs, GOTS, and open source tools to meet objectives * Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans * Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting * Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) * Experience with working in an Agile development environment * Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep * Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 30 days of start date Additional Qualifications: * Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) * Experience with cloud technologies * Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills * Possession of excellent interpersonal skills * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills ## Description As a security engineer on our team, you'll evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure that Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization's Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements. You'll assist in defining organizations' desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance. You'll work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that can help meet defined objectives. You'll assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed. You'll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements. You will implement the cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that you helped to shape and define. Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements. 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