General Cloud Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cloud security to safeguard our nation? As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will lead the technical implementation of security solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation frameworks. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions. 

In this role, you'll design and implement robust security architectures across multi-domain cloud environments with emphasis on automated security controls, infrastructure hardening, and zero-trust principles. You will architect and deploy advanced security monitoring solutions, including SIEM integration, threat detection systems, and automated incident response capabilities across AWS environments. You will implement automated security testing and validation within CI/CD pipelines while maintaining compliance with DoD security requirements. 

In this role, you’ll closely impact the Air Force mission by implementing automated security solutions, developing secure architecture patterns, and building robust security monitoring and response capabilities while maintaining compliance with DoD and Air Force requirements. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect the Air Force for the better. 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Design and implement secure cloud architecture patterns using AWS native security services, including GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, and Shield

• Develop automated security deployment pipelines using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK

• Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and third-party SIEM platforms

• Create automated security scanning and remediation workflows using Python, Bash, and PowerShell

• Design and implement network segmentation using AWS Transit Gateway, Security Groups, and NACLs

• Deploy and manage PKI infrastructure and secrets management solutions, including AWS KMS and Secrets Manager

• Implement container security solutions for ECS and EKS environments using tools, including Aqua, and Twistlock

• Develop automated compliance validation tools using AWS Config, Security Hub, and custom Lambda functions

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience with AWS security services and architecture patterns

• Experience with programming in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK

• Experience with container security and Kubernetes security configurations

• Experience with automated security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, or IAST

• Knowledge of network security concepts, protocols, and implementation

• Knowledge of cryptography, PKI, and key management systems

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with implementing zero-trust architectures in AWS

• Experience with AWS native security services configuration and automation

• Experience with securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices

• Experience with security event monitoring, SIEM implementation and custom rule development

• Experience with automated vulnerability management systems and developing custom security tools and automation frameworks

• Experience with implementing secure cross-account access patterns

• Experience with advanced incident response automation implementation

• Knowledge of container orchestration security, including ECS and EKS hardening

• AWS Security Specialty Certification

• CISSP, CCSP, or a related Certification

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.