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Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

full-timePosted: Aug 17, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026VA, Charlottesville

Job Description

Cloud Security Engineer, SeniorThe Opportunity:Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions across multiple domains. Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO). Evaluate enhancements to cloud environments against Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members, as needed. You Have: 8+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software 8+ years of experience working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service 4+ years of experience with Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity or information systems2+ years of experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, AWS, and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI)Experience with cloud-native tools to support automation of CATO objectives and the terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for the RMF Experience supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI/CD pipelinesExperience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Top Secret clearance HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with cloud security, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud securityAbility to obtain a DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date Nice If You Have: Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence Experience with Linux or Windows system administration Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for A&A of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-Series, DoD RMF, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a project team Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills TS/SCI clearanceClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Locations

  • VA, Charlottesville
  • VA, Alexandria

Skills Required

  • Armyintermediate
  • cloud-native tools to support automation of CATO objectivesintermediate
  • cloud securityintermediate
  • Agile processesintermediate
  • Linuxintermediate
  • Information System Security Engineerintermediate
  • terminologyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software (experience, 8 years)
  • 8+ years of experience working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service (experience, 8 years)
  • 4+ years of experience with Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity or information systems (experience, 4 years)
  • 2+ years of experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, AWS, and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI) (experience, 2 years)
  • Experience with cloud-native tools to support automation of CATO objectives and the terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for the RMF (experience)
  • Experience supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI/CD pipelines (experience)
  • Experience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (experience)
  • Top Secret clearance (experience)
  • HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with cloud security, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud security (experience, 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date (certification)
  • Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework (experience)
  • Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence (experience)
  • Experience with Linux or Windows system administration (experience)
  • Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles (experience)
  • Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for A&A of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-Series, DoD RMF, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 (experience)
  • Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems (experience)
  • Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a project team (experience)
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience)
  • TS/SCI clearance (experience)

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