Cloud Security Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cloud Security Engineer in Herndon, VA, to protect and defend against cyber threats. The role involves designing incident response strategies, creating detection rules, and mentoring analysts. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in cloud security and incident response, with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in cloud or cyber security or 11+ years with Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years in cyber incident response, 3+ years in GCP or OCI.

Responsibilities

• Design strategy for detecting and responding to cyber incidents in OCI or GCP.
• Create detection rules to uncover cloud-based attacks.
• Serve as SME during critical cloud security incidents.

Skills

Cyber Incident Response

Cloud Security Principles

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA.

Join a team of cybersecurity experts that protects and defends the largest target in the world. As a Cloud Security Engineer on our team, you will utilize the latest tools available and assist in creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design and champion the strategy for detecting and responding to cyber incidents within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Create advanced detection rules and tradecraft to uncover sophisticated cloud-based attacks

Optimize data pipelines to fuel rapid incident analysis and proactive threat hunting in the cloud

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during critical cloud security incidents, guiding the CSOC team to swift resolution

Continuously evaluate emerging cloud security tools and techniques to enhance our defenses and response capabilities

Partner with cross-functional teams and mentor less experienced analysts to build a stronger cloud security posture across the organization

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 15+ years of experience in cloud or cyber security or Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of experience

5+ years of experience in cyber incident response

3+ years’ experience architecting, engineering, implementing, or securing solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) OR Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

2+ years’ experience with data ingestion, processing, and analysis of data relevant to security investigations, such as log management, basic ETL concepts or similar.

Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python or Bash, for task automation or security analysis

Experience with cloud security principles, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection within the chosen platform (GCP or OCI)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field

Relevant Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, GCFA, GCIH, or cloud-specific security certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Security Engineer, Oracle Cloud Security Architect)

Experience in security services and best practices within either Google Cloud Platform (GCP Security Command Center, Chronicle, IAM, Networking) OR Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI Cloud Guard, Security Zones, IAM, Networking)

Experience leading and coordinating complex cloud security incident investigations, including forensic analysis and containment strategies

Ability to develop and implement automation scripts and workflows (e.g., Python, Cloud Functions/Lambdas, SOAR platforms) to enhance incident response efficiency

Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

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