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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Journeyman Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** ShorePoint, Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, SonarQube, Tripwire, Scripting, Microsoft Power Automate, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Devsecops, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vmware - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d8aa2f58-2d3d-4610-bd50-3f2a1e310281 ## About the Role * Strong understanding of secure cloud architecture, Zero Trust principles and identity governance. * Proficiency in integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines and automating security workflows. * Hands-on experience with cloud-native SIEM platforms and log analytics. * Ability to support ATO documentation, compliance activities and enforcement of security policies. * Skilled in scripting for security automation using platform-native tools and languages. Must have's: * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in: + Cybersecurity Expertise and Automation. + Designing and implementing automated operations across IL2/IL3 / IL4 environments using tools like Azure Policy, VMWARE Auria and Gitlab. + Experience in Microsoft Azure, including security and identity management. + Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, secure cloud deployments using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates. + Proficient with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep) and automation scripting (PowerShell, Python). + DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs). + Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab and security integration. + Strong understanding of networking, firewalls and role-based access control (RBAC). + Analyzing logs and security alerts and develop proactive countermeasures. * Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking. * Applicants must hold and maintain an active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent DoD Top Secret clearance at time of hire. Beneficial to have the following: * Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related technical discipline. * Experience with cloud security architectures in AWS and Azure. * Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Knowledge of DevSecOps best practices. ## Description * Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security incidents, coordinating with Cyber Operations and Security Control Assessor (SCA) teams. * Integrate security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab, SonarQube, Trivy). * Support and enhance Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) implementations, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Identity Governance. * Perform cloud compliance checks aligned with DoD and FedRAMP baselines (NIST 800-53, RMF). * Monitor and manage cloud-native SIEM tools (e.g., Azure Sentinel, SPLUNK) and log analytics for threat detection and operational insights. * Automate security and operational tasks through scripting and platform-native automation tools (e.g., Logic Apps, PowerShell, Python). * Contribute to risk assessments, Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation and policy enforcement strategies. * Assist with token management, certificate renewal automation and credential lifecycle tasks. * Support performance monitoring, system patching and endpoint protection across the cloud landscape. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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