Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Remote (Vulnerability & IR)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Almont (CO); Remote; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud security operations for the U.S. National Science Foundation.

This remote role emphasizes vulnerability mitigation, monitoring, incident response, and ongoing improvements to security controls and risk management. Requirements include 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in cloud security, plus experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and tools like AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in cloud security and vulnerability management.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud security tools like AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.
• Experience with security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation in cloud environments.
• Active Public Trust clearance is required.
• Strong analytical skills for gap analyses and actionable remediation plans.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities and configuration issues in cloud-based systems.
• Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents to minimize impact.
• Assess cloud systems to identify security weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cloud security protocols and procedures.
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend improvements to security controls and risk management processes.
• Develop and implement risk management programs to strengthen cloud asset security.
• Use and optimize cloud security tools to detect, prevent, and respond to threats.
• Improve monitoring and response capabilities over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security measures with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Advise internal stakeholders on cloud security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Track emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and practices, and adapt security measures accordingly.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Risk management

Analytical skills

Public Trust clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

AWS GuardDuty

Prisma Cloud Compute

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud security operations for the U.S. National Science Foundation.

This remote role emphasizes vulnerability mitigation, monitoring, incident response, and ongoing improvements to security controls and risk management. Requirements include 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in cloud security, plus experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and tools like AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.