Senior Cloud Security Engineer for Mission-Critical IC Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement cloud security architectures for IC systems in Reston, VA. You will assess documentation, develop risk thresholds, and ensure compliance with IA and RMF across on‑prem and cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on security engineering, experience with Terraform/CloudFormation/Bicep, Agile work practices, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 certifications within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and evaluating security documentation such as system security plans and contingency plans.
• Experience with security architecture evaluations and RMF guidance development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 certifications within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation to meet IA requirements.
• Define desired state and risk thresholds, analyze actual state for compliance.
• Recommend and implement cloud security architectures and tools for IC customers.
• Collaborate with leaders to codify objectives into doctrine and procedures.

Skills

Cloud security

RMF

Agile development

Security architecture

Information Assurance

Education

Associate’s degree with 10+ years IT

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years IT

Master’s degree with 6+ years IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement cloud security architectures for IC systems in Reston, VA. You will assess documentation, develop risk thresholds, and ensure compliance with IA and RMF across on‑prem and cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on security engineering, experience with Terraform/CloudFormation/Bicep, Agile work practices, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 certifications within 30 days of start.