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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer, Senior - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Revision Control Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, IT Architecture, Git, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Devsecops - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9101338/cloud-security-engineer-senior ## 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 sof tware * 8+ years of experience working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Micro sof t Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service * 4+ years of experience with Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community ( IC ) cybersecurity or information systems * 2+ years of experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, 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 security assessment of sof tware and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI / CD pipelines * Experience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure-as-Code ( IaC ) * Top Secret clearance * HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience 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 * Experience with 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 for A & A of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) Spe cia l 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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