Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Cloud Automation & Security Controls

Herndon, VAfull timeOn Site

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$155k–$180k

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Darkwolf Solutions Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to assess and validate cybersecurity configurations and best practices of complex cloud-based systems. Responsible for conducting technical evaluations, developing remediation recommendations, and automating monitoring of cloud security compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop recommendations to remediate cybersecurity program deficiencies and improve client cybersecurity processes, technologies, and configurations
Conduct technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture, ensuring security and operational requirements align with NIST and CNSS controls
Validate the efficacy of information system cybersecurity policies and procedures
Develop automated methods to monitor and measure risk and security compliance efforts
Utilize automated cloud security posture assessment tools to continuously monitor the AWS environment for configuration drift
Leverage AI-assisted tools to ingest infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and system documentation to rapidly identify cybersecurity and compliance gaps
Draft and brief statements of preliminary or residual cybersecurity risks for system operation
Assess the design and effectiveness of existing security controls and work with solution and product development teams to identify, define, and document additional controls

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceActive IAT Level 2 certification (iIAT Level 3 or higher certifications (eExperience with TerraformUnderstanding of container security (e

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience focusing on cybersecurity control assessment or implementation, penetration testing, or quality assurance testing.
Active IAT Level 2 certification (i.e., Security+ CE, CySA+, CND, CCNA Security)
Demonstrated experience conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture.
Ability to communicate on technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language to include strong written communications, ability to provide written feedback on documents, and ability to prepare briefings.
US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred

IAT Level 3 or higher certifications (e.g., CISSP, SecurityX, CCNP, CISA).
Experience with Terraform, OpenTofu, or other declarative IaC tools.
Understanding of container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and securing DevSecOps pipelines.
Demonstrated experience giving technical guidance to cloud engineers and system administrators.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We will consider candidates at a Principal or Senior Principal (or equivalent level).

Company

Darkwolf Solutions

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