Cloud Security Engineer — GovCloud & DoD

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

100% company-paid healthcare

15+ days annual PTO

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Office community events

Flexible work-life integration

Dream desk setup

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in California is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design and maintain secure cloud environments for U.S. government missions. The role demands active Secret clearance and 5+ years of collaboration in cloud security across AWS and Azure. Key responsibilities include implementing security frameworks and vulnerability assessments. The position offers an innovative environment, equity opportunities, comprehensive PTO, and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred).
• 5–9+ years in cloud security engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures and configurations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing simulations.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure)

IAM/RBAC

Encryption

Network security

Cloud-native security services

Automation tools (Terraform, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field

Tools

Azure Sentinel

NESSUS

BURP SUITE

Microsoft Defender

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in California is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design and maintain secure cloud environments for U.S. government missions. The role demands active Secret clearance and 5+ years of collaboration in cloud security across AWS and Azure. Key responsibilities include implementing security frameworks and vulnerability assessments. The position offers an innovative environment, equity opportunities, comprehensive PTO, and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.