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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Lead - Senior Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** STEAMPUNK INC. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, DevOps, Github, Groovy, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Ansible, Ruby, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Patch Management, Bitbucket, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Devsecops - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085621/security-lead-senior-cloud-security-engineer ## About the Role 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 AWS * 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 * Must possess an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or an AWS Associate-, Professional-, or Specialty-level certification Preferred: * Certifications: + AWS Certified Security - S pecialty + AWS Certified Solution Architect - A ssociate + 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 ## Description 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 experience with cloud platform services, cybersecurity and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)