Cloud Security Engineer

Clearance Level None Category Cyber and IT Risk Management Location Remote, Working from the USA Key Skills For Success Cloud Security Architecture NIST 800-53 Security Technologies REQ#: RQ222308 Public Trust: MBI (T2) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for America’s health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day. Job Description GDIT is hiring a Cloud Security Engineer to provide technical leadership in cloud security architecture, monitoring, and incident response for multi-CSP environments supporting the Veteran Affairs (VA). You will implement security baselines, enforce policy as code, and support compliance with FedRAMP High, NIST 80053, and VA 6500 requirements. PLEASE NOTE: This position is primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office. This position will be required to travel to Veteran Affairs facilities nationwide 4x/year. This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in November 2026. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Implementing and maintaining cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and other CSPs Integrating cloud environments with SOC, SIEM, CDM, and vulnerability tools Supporting security authorization through documentation and evidence creation Developing policy as code controls and automated remediation workflows Managing encryption, key management, and data protection controls Supporting vulnerability management and incident forensics Drive incident response coordination with VA CSOC, US‑CERT, and federal law enforcement, providing forensics and post‑incident analysis within 5 days Lead IAM integrations (SAML/OIDC, Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta), RBAC design, MFA enforcement, and quarterly access reviews WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Citizenship: US Citizen or Green Card Holder Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related Experience: - 6+ years of cybersecurity experience - 3+ years supporting FedRAMP High (or equivalent) environments Certifications (must have one from each): - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - One CSP-specific cloud security certification (AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, etc.) Technical Skills: - Experience with federal SOC operations and cloud incident response - Understanding of Zero Trust architectures - Experience with automated compliance scanning and SOAR tooling - Experience with FedRAMP compliance and ATO maintenance. - Experience with vulnerability management, incident response coordination, and forensic support. Skills & Abilities: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - High attention to detail - Effective communicator across technical and leadership teams Location: This position is primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA) GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters. #GDITFedHealthJobs Work Requirements Years of Experience 6 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Travel Required Less than 10% Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $122,400 - $165,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans