DoD Cloud Security Engineer (AWS GovCloud)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence in McLean, VA seeks a Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure an AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement and maintain security controls across cloud and network infrastructure to ensure compliance and operational resilience.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, an active DoD clearance, 5+ years in cybersecurity or cloud security, experience with AWS GovCloud, firewalls/WAFs, SIEM tools, and knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs.

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 experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, or cloud security.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud preferred.
• Strong network security knowledge (firewalls, WAFs).
• Experience with SIEM tools.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS GovCloud infrastructure 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.
• Support continuous monitoring and audit readiness.

Skills

Security engineering

Network security

Cloud security

AWS GovCloud

DoD cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

WAFs

Job description

Credence in McLean, VA seeks a Security Engineer / Network Engineer to secure an AWS GovCloud environment within a DoD-aligned ecosystem. You will implement and maintain security controls across cloud and network infrastructure to ensure compliance and operational resilience.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, an active DoD clearance, 5+ years in cybersecurity or cloud security, experience with AWS GovCloud, firewalls/WAFs, SIEM tools, and knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and STIGs.