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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer, Senior - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Albemarle County, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Linux, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Web Services, Cloud Platform System, IT Architecture, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Devsecops - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17986570?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17986570%2FCloud-Security-Engineer-Senior-Virginia-Charlottesville ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software * 8+ years of experience working with cloud technologies, includingAmazon Web Services (AWS),MicrosoftAzure, or Infrastructure as a Service * 4+ years of experience with Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity or information systems * 2+ years of experienceautomating tasks in cloud environments usingscripting tools such asBash, PowerShell, Python, AWS, and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI) * Experience with cloud-native tools to support automation of CATO objectives and the terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for the RMF * Experience supporting securityassessmentof software and system releases within a DevSecOps frameworksuch as CI/CD pipelines * Experiencewithcode management tools such as Gitsupporting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) * Top Secret clearance * HS diploma or GEDand 6+ years ofexperience with cloud security, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud security * Ability to obtain a DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date Nice If You Have: * Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework * Experiencewith Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence * Experience with Linux or Windows system administration * Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles * Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts forA&A of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-Series, DoD RMF, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 * Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems * Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a project team * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills * TS/SCI clearance Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. ## Description Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions across multiple domains.Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO).Evaluate enhancements to cloud environments against Risk Management Framework(RMF)controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements.Work without considerable direction. 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