Sr. Cloud Security Engineer (6112)

Metrostar Systems • Washington, DC

83d • $166,000 - $216,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Cloud Security Engineer with security engineering experience building and securing cloud infrastructure at scale across AWS/Azure/GCP and an understanding of development lifecycle phases as part of the DevSecOps methodology. This position will utilize the DevSecOps methodology to successfully secure platform features and capabilities deployed onto Commercial and GovCloud AWS/Azure/GCP environments. We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor Degree in computer science or relevant technical degree; or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity or cloud engineering experience, with at least 5+ in cloud security.
• Hands-on advanced experience securing and automating two or more cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure/Oracle).
• Experience with native cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud, Google SCC, etc).
• Strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) and CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc).
• Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash).
• Deep knowledge of cloud identity and access management (IAM/RBAC), key management (KMS/Key Vault/Cloud KMS), networking, and encryption.
• Experience with application security standards such as OWASP ASVS/Top 10 and CWE 25.
• Experience aligning security controls with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proven track record embedding security into Agile/DevSecOps teams and pipelines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in successfully designing, delivering, and iterating on complex projects with a diverse set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including Commercial, GovCloud, and IL6 enclaves.
• Define and enforce security baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, etc) and align security controls with compliance frameworks.
• Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure design guidance for cloud services and workloads.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code modules (Terraform) to enforce security at scale across hundreds of accounts, subscriptions, and projects.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with automated security scans (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, container security) and drive secure coding practices across the organization.
• Develop and enhance automated guardrails, policies, and remediation pipelines.
• Support ATO compliance efforts by embedding controls into the cloud buildout process and lead assessments.
• Partner with compliance officers, auditors, and platform engineers to ensure evidence and reporting readiness.
• Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and incident response across multi-cloud environments.
• Guide a team of security and platform engineers on secure cloud development and automation practices.
• Partner with architects, developers, and compliance teams to align security objectives between projects, stakeholders, and platform teams.
• Act as a cloud security subject matter expert for stakeholders, architects, and engineering leads.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree