Remote Security Engineer: Container Hardening & Compliance

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Engineer specializing in container image hardening, cloud compliance, and platform security for an enterprise engagement in Orlando, FL.

The role focuses on securing containerized workloads across AWS and OpenShift/Kubernetes, driving automated security controls and aligning infrastructure with STIG, NIST, and FIPS. The candidate will implement and manage security controls within an AWS foundation, integrate Harbor/Trivy

Qualifications

• BS + 6–8 years or MS + 4–6 years of professional experience.
• 4+ years securing containerized workloads in production (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• 5+ years AWS core security services (EC2, IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell; compliance guidance in STIG/NIST/FIPS.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and harden container images using Red Hat Iron Bank base images and secure configurations.
• Implement security controls within an AWS foundation context (EC2, IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
• Enforce STIG, NIST, and FIPS across cloud infra and container lifecycles.
• Integrate image-repository scanning tools (Harbor, Trivy) into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub).
• Develop automation scripts and custom security checks (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Support Apache OpenSource stack tools (Datahub, Nifi, Airflow, Spark, Trino) and OPA security implementations.

Skills

Cloud Security AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC, Guа

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Harbor

Trivy

GitLab CI

GitHub CI

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Engineer specializing in container image hardening, cloud compliance, and platform security for an enterprise engagement in Orlando, FL.

The role focuses on securing containerized workloads across AWS and OpenShift/Kubernetes, driving automated security controls and aligning infrastructure with STIG, NIST, and FIPS. The candidate will implement and manage security controls within an AWS foundation, integrate Harbor/Trivy