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# Cloud Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000 - $205,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3062374578-2

## About the Role

* Cloud security architecture
 * AWS security
 * Azure security
 * Google Cloud Platform security
 * Oracle Cloud Infrastructure security
 * Risk Management Framework (RMF)
 * Vulnerability management
 * STIG evaluation
 * SIEM integration
 * Kubernetes and container security

## Description

Designs and implements security architecture for cloud-based platforms and infrastructure across secure networks. The role supports accreditation and compliance, assesses vulnerabilities and risks, integrates cloud and enterprise security tools, and works with engineering teams to maintain a strong security posture., * Validate system security requirements and establish security designs for complex, distributed systems.

 * Develop technical security solutions, products, and standards aligned with security architecture.
 * Integrate cloud-native security services with enterprise platforms, vulnerability tools, STIG evaluation, and SIEM.
 * Design cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, accounting for provider-specific capabilities.
 * Develop container and Kubernetes security controls, including image security, admission controls, identity, secrets, network policies, and runtime protection.
 * Design and assess enterprise network security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, proxies, VPNs, encryption, and DNS security.