Cloud Security Engineer

Disruptive Solutions, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Disruptive Solutions, LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Security Engineer to evaluate and support documentation, assess compliance, advise on strategic objectives, evaluate security architecture, and implement cloud security tools and processes to meet security requirements.

Responsibilities include implementing cloud security architectures, evaluating systems, and supporting risk management activities in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments and using COTS/GOTS/open source tools.
• Experience developing and evaluating security documentation, including SSPs and contingency plans.
• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RMF and working in an Agile development environment.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III and DoD 8570 CSP-Infra Support certifications within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation for IT systems.
• Assist in defining desired state and risk thresholds, and analyze state information for compliance.
• Advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures.
• Evaluate applications and software assurance practices; implement cloud security architectures.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy security tools and processes to meet requirements.

Skills

Cloud environments

Security documentation

RMF

Agile development

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

DoD 8570 IAT Level III

DoD 8570 CSP-Infra Support

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Job description

Reston, United States | Posted on 07/08/2026

Location: Not specified
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter‑intelligence polygraph
Employment Type: Not specified

About Company

Disruptive Solutions, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-focused cybersecurity and technology solutions for federal and commercial clients. We specialize in advanced cybersecurity operations, AI/ML integration, cloud modernization, data governance, and risk management. With a proven track record supporting agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Treasury, we deliver innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and strengthen cyber resilience. At our core, we are dedicated partners committed to securing the mission with innovation, integrity, and measurable impact.

Job Summary

The security engineer evaluates and supports documentation, assesses compliance, advises on strategic objectives, evaluates security architecture, and implements cloud security tools and processes to meet security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes for IT systems
• Assist in defining desired state and risk thresholds, analyze actual state information for compliance
• Advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures
• Evaluate computer applications and software assurance practices
• Implement cloud security architectures, tools, and processes

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality, and COTs, GOTS, and open source tools
• Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans and contingency plans
• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
• Associate's degree and 5+ years of supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years, or Master's degree and 1+ years
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 30 days of start date
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days of start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

Disruptive Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.