Cloud Engineer (U.S. Citizen)

*POSITION SUMMARY*In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.We are seeking a motivated and innovative *Cloud Engineer* to join our dynamic team. As a member of our Cloud Engineer team, you will design secure cloud services to support mission-critical operations. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage the latest cloud technologies and explore ways to enhance your client’s environment using current cloud capabilities. Your technical expertise will be crucial as you collaborate closely with your team and the client to shape strategy and design, ensuring that all standards are met throughout the cloud migration process. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 6–12 years of experience who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.*Location*: Ashburn Virginia / Hybrid*Clearance Requirement:* This position requires the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Level 5 Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required to meet this requirement.Position Type: *1099**Required Qualifications*· 6-12+ years in cloud engineering, cloud security, and/or application security roles.· Strong AWS security engineering experience (IAM, KMS, VPC segmentation, API Gateway, WAF, Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail/CloudWatch).· Deep experience embedding security controls in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins) and implementing IaC scanning (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).· Experience with AI/ML-augmented security: RAG pipelines, LLM-assisted triage, automated enrichment, false-positive reduction, and Responsible AI/AI RMF controls.· Strong scripting and automation experience (Python, Java, Bash) for AppSec and cloud workflow automation.· Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, FedRAMP), automated evidence collection, and cloud-native governance.*Preferred Qualifications*· Multi-cloud exposure (Azure/GCP) in addition to AWS.· Experience integrating or securing AI/ML workloads (Bedrock, SageMaker, LLM agents, vector/RAG architecture).· Experience building AI-powered security automations (exploitability analysis, risk dashboards, KEV/CVE correlation, LLM safety validation).· Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, AWS ML Specialty. xibtplm · Experience with container security, Kubernetes hardening, and policy-as-code frameworks.Pay: $59.34 - $71.47 per hourWork Location: In person