Cloud Security Engineer | DoD GovCloud & Network Security

Credence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure a mission-critical AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement, maintain, and enhance security controls across cloud and network infrastructure to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and support operational resilience.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance, at least 5 years of hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security experience.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, firewalls, WAFs, and SIEM tools.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS GovCloud and hybrid environments.
• Support security operations including monitoring, detection, and response activities.
• Configure and manage network security solutions including firewalls and WAFs.
• Integrate and support SIEM solutions for centralized logging and threat detection.
• Perform vulnerability management including scanning and remediation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with DoD requirements (STIGs, RMF, NIST).
• Support incident response efforts including triage and containment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network engineering

Cloud security

AWS GovCloud

SIEM

NFID/DoD compliance

RMF/NIST/STIGs

Firewall/WAF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS GovCloud

SIEM

Firewalls

WAFs

Job description

Credence in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure a mission-critical AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement, maintain, and enhance security controls across cloud and network infrastructure to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and support operational resilience.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance, at least 5 years of hands-on