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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineering - Senior - **Company:** Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Information and Event Management, Spring Cloud, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloudflare, Prisma Cloud Platform, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.freddiemac.com/us/en/job/JR17461 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred * 5-7 years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on cloud and application security * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Proficiency with DevSecOps and cloud security tooling, including CSPM/CNAPP platforms, API security, and cloud-native threat detection (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Wiz, AWS GuardDuty, Cloudflare API Shield) * Strong understanding of secure SDLC, container security, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security * Experience with SIEM and security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, DISA, MITRE ATT&CK) * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex security topics to senior audiences Keys to Success in this Role: * Strong technical expertise in cloud security architecture and implementation * Ability to embed security seamlessly into development workflows and processes * Proactive approach to security automation and operational efficiency * Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across organizational boundaries * Strategic thinking to evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies * Executive-level communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders on complex security matters ## Description We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will implement and enforce cloud security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, working closely with the Security Architecture team to execute on security standards across cloud-native applications and infrastructure. Our Impact: Our Cloud Security Engineering team serves as the bridge between security policy and practical implementation, ensuring that security is embedded at every layer of our cloud infrastructure. We drive operational efficiency through automation, support incident response efforts, and act as the engineering arm for InfoSec in the cloud space. By partnering with cross-functional teams, we deploy and manage security infrastructure that protects our organization's cloud-native applications and data. Your Impact: As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will champion DevSecOps practices and drive security automation to improve operational efficiency. You'll implement security architecture standards, automate control executions and account onboarding processes, and support critical incident response and forensic investigations. 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