Cloud Security Engineer

Deloitte • Washington, DC

171d • $107,925 - $188,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will help assess and enhance security across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure environments. The role supports cloud security architecture, engineering, monitoring, and risk reduction to help organizations protect critical systems and data. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify gaps, implement controls, and support secure cloud adoption.

The position is part of Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice and Enterprise Security offering, which helps government and public higher education clients secure their technical environments while enabling digital transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Local to the DMV area and able to work onsite up to five days a week.
• Ability to travel an average of 20%, depending on work and clients.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting cloud security, cloud engineering, or cloud infrastructure.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing or assessing security controls in AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud identity and access management, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration management.
• At least 2 years of experience using cloud-native security tools, security posture management tools, or infrastructure as code tools.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, maintain attention to detail, build professional relationships, lead projects or workstreams, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide clear guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting cloud security architecture reviews, cloud migrations, or cloud transformation programs.
• Experience with security frameworks and benchmarks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Terraform.
• Experience with container security, Kubernetes, or DevSecOps practices.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Assess AWS, GCP, and Azure environments to identify security risks, control gaps, and configuration issues.
• Design, implement, and improve cloud security controls, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
• Support cloud security architecture reviews for new and existing solutions and recommend actions aligned with security and compliance requirements.
• Investigate cloud security events and findings, analyze root causes, and support remediation with engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, baselines, and reports related to cloud security controls and cloud risk management.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits.
• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level