Senior Cloud Security Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance, Polygraph

B4Corp; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Vanguard 401k plan with employer

Phantom stock

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

B4Corp is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Herndon, VA, to lead design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security monitoring. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with 7+ years in cloud security or cyber operations and 3+ years Python scripting.

The role emphasizes development, automation, mentorship, and ongoing security improvements across AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Splunk-based detections. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with cloud security, cloud engineering or cyber operations.
• 7+ years of experience with Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, Security Principles or System Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS.
• 3+ years of experience coding and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Systems Design & Architecture: Consult on the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud security monitoring systems at enterprise scale.
• Development and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages.
• Automation and Orchestration: Design and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with CSOC team members to share insights and coordinate response efforts; plan and implement cyber exercises and drills; prepare reference and training materials.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies; identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Splunk Detection Development: Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules for AWS and other cloud-based platforms using Splunk Query Language.

Skills

Cloud security

Cyber operations

Scripting

Automation

Splunk

Team mentorship

Tools

AWS

Azure

Oracle

Python

Job description

B4Corp is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Herndon, VA, to lead design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security monitoring. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with 7+ years in cloud security or cyber operations and 3+ years Python scripting.

The role emphasizes development, automation, mentorship, and ongoing security improvements across AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Splunk-based detections. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.