Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer – Aerospace & Defense Sector

Location: Irvine, CA (3 days/week on-site) Travel: Up to 25% Salary: Up to $165K

Are you a cloud security expert with a passion for securing cutting-edge aerospace and defense technology? We are seeking a DevOps Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments while ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & implement security architectures for AWS infrastructure and containerized applications.

Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.

Work with Cybersecurity teams to develop security policies, training, and procedures.

Automate security monitoring using AWS tools (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty).

Integrate security measures into DevOps sprints and software releases.

Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis.

Provide security guidance during architecture reviews and system deployments.

Stay up to date with cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.

What You Bring:

Proven experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on AWS, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.

Expertise in cloud security frameworks (CSA STAR, NIST, ISO 27001).

Proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, Bash) for security tasks.

Strong knowledge of IAM, VPC, security groups, EC2, and AWS security services.

Experience with AWS Security Hub, WAF, and third-party security solutions.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Preferred: Security certifications (AWS Certified Security, CISSP, CISM, CKS).