Platform Security Engineer (AWS)

Insight Global (United States); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Platform Security Engineer to fortify mission‑critical systems by embedding security into our CI/CD pipelines and enforcing DoW cybersecurity mandates. You will implement secure development practices, tune scanners, and reduce false positives while driving zero‑trust adoption across the SDLC.

You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to monitor pipelines, respond to incidents, and advance continuous ATO efforts, leveraging Terraform and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, including DevSecOps in federal/defense environments with IaC/CaC, CI/CD, SDLC concepts.
• 3+ years in software engineering using Python, Typescript, or Bash with automation.
• 2+ years implementing cybersecurity in AWS and container orchestration like Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and enhance security in software delivery pipelines to meet DoW mandates.
• Automate security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) and optimize remediation workflows.
• Harden IaC templates (Terraform) and enforce policy-as-code; support SSPs and ATO efforts.

Skills

DevSecOps

Python/Typescript/Bash

AWS security

Kubernetes

Agile/Change Management

NIST SP 800-53

Zero Trust

CI/CD security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Security+ / CISSP / AWS Certifications

Tools

Terraform

SAST/DAST/SCA tools

Container scanning

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview – Platform Security Engineer

• Apply your expertise in DevSecOps to integrate and enhance security into our software delivery pipelines. This role is instrumental in fortifying mission‑critical systems and ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity mandates. You will serve as a technical expert, using secure development practices and delivering continuous improvement across our CI/CD ecosystem.
• You will evolve secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automating security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoW requirements and reduce operational risk. You will continuously enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives, and optimizing remediation workflows. You will harden infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) templates, including Terraform, and enforce policy‑as‑code across environments. You will conduct risk assessments and contribute to system security plans (SSPs) and continuous ATO efforts.
• You’ll collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support secure software delivery. You’ll monitor pipeline activity for anomalies and assist in responding to security incidents. You will champion zero trust principles and drive adoption across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, including with DevSecOps in federal or defense environments employing IaC/CaC, CI/CD, and SDLC concepts
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering using Python, Typescript, or Bash and automation frameworks
• 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS cloud and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
• Experience with AI software development, Claude Code, Codex, or Pi
• Experience using Agile and Change Management methodologies
• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat‑based cybersecurity frameworks, including AI/ML security best practices
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 controls, RMF compliance, eMASS, STIG Manager, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

pay range: $60/hr - $80/hr)

Skills and Requirements

• We need a hands‑on DevSecOps/Cybersecurity Engineer who understands AWS, software engineering and automation, but has deeper expertise implementing security and compliance requirements like NIST 800‑53 within cloud environments.
• This position is VERY similar to the other Platform Engineer role (Cloud Computing Application Architect) but it has a focus on security compliance. o So still needs software engineering (Go, typescript, or python), AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation.
• Needs to understand how to actually implement security controls within a cloud environment, not just document compliance
• Cybersecurity engineering / DevSecOps experience
• Strong understanding of security within AWS environments
• Experience implementing or integrating security tooling into cloud environments and/or CI/CD pipelines
• NIST SP 800‑53 knowledge and experience working with its security controls
• Experience working within regulated/compliance‑driven environments

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience reviewing code samples and applying whitelisting or exemption processes
• Experience developing Zero Trust security solutions for DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience evaluating security tools and assessing fit for inclusion in Development or Operational environments
• Knowledge of GRC engineering practices, including policy‑as‑code implementation, automated compliance validation, continuous control monitoring, security control mapping such as NIST 800‑53, RMF, or CIS, risk assessment automation, POA&M management, audit evidence collection, compliance reporting, and integration of GRC requirements into CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows
• Possession of excellent verbal, technical writing, and documentation skills
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security, or CISSP Certifications

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].