Cloud Security Engineer: Architect & Protect Multi-Cloud

PowerToFly; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's GPS practice in the DMV area seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to assess and strengthen security across AWS, GCP, and Azure, supporting secure cloud adoption.

You will design, implement, and monitor controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and ensure compliance. Travel up to 20% may be required in a dynamic government environment.

This role emphasizes independent work, clear communication, and leadership of projects in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Local to the DMV area and able to work onsite up to 5 days a week.
• Willingness to travel 20% on average based on client needs.
• 2+ years' experience in cloud security, cloud engineering, or cloud infrastructure; experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure; cloud IAM, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify security risks and configuration gaps.
• Design, implement, and improve cloud security controls including IAM, network security, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
• Support cloud security architecture reviews and provide recommendations aligned to security and compliance requirements.
• Investigate security events, analyze root causes, and support remediation with engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, baselines, and reports on cloud security controls and risk management.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Deloitte's GPS practice in the DMV area seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to assess and strengthen security across AWS, GCP, and Azure, supporting secure cloud adoption.

You will design, implement, and monitor controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and ensure compliance. Travel up to 20% may be required in a dynamic government environment.

This role emphasizes independent work, clear communication, and leadership of projects in a fast-paced setting.