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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Utility Software, Information Technology - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88188736/1 ## About the Role As a security engineer on our team,you'llevaluate 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'llassistin defining organizations' desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance.You'llwork with leaders to advise on codifying strategicobjectivesinto doctrine and procedures that can help meet definedobjectives.You'llassistwith evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs todetermineif software assurance best practices are followed.You'llrecommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of variouson-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements. Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer's environment while collaborating with tomorrow's cloud security experts., * 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 using the JIRA tracking tool * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED * Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of hire Nice If You Have: * 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 * Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph isrequired. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## 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) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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