Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Cherokee Federal•United States,

9d•$160,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud security operations for the U.S. National Science Foundation. The role identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities in cloud environments, monitors for security breaches, responds to incidents, and assesses cloud infrastructure. The engineer applies cloud security expertise and critical thinking to strengthen security controls, protocols, and risk management practices. This position requires an active Public Trust clearance and is remote in the United States. The position has no supervisory or management authority. It includes identifying and addressing cloud vulnerabilities and configuration issues, incident monitoring and response, security assessments, developing and updating protocols, conducting gap analyses, improving risk management programs, optimizing security tools, and working with teams and stakeholders to align and improve cloud security. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The listed starting salary range is $160,000–$165,000. Benefits include a company 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, FSA and HSA options, professional development and certification support, and voluntary insurance benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Requirements

At least eight years of cybersecurity experience, including at least three years focused on cloud security and vulnerability management.
In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and cloud security tools such as AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.
Experience in security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation in cloud environments.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct gap analyses and develop actionable plans to address security weaknesses.
Active Public Trust clearance required.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Relevant certification, such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP.
Experience with cloud-native security tools and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions for cloud environments.
Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST and ISO 27001.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work across teams and explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities and configuration issues in cloud-based systems.
Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents to minimize their impact.
Assess cloud systems, identify security weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
Develop, implement, and update cloud security protocols and procedures.
Conduct gap analyses and recommend improvements to security controls and risk management processes.
Develop and implement risk management programs to strengthen the security of cloud assets.
Use and optimize cloud security tools to detect, prevent, and respond to threats.
Improve monitoring and response capabilities.
Work with cross-functional teams to align security measures with business objectives and industry best practices.
Advise internal stakeholders on cloud security policies, procedures, and standards.
Track emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and practices, and adapt security measures accordingly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% company 401(k) match.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Professional development, training, and certification support.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.