Cloud Security Engineer (6279)

As Cloud Security Engineer, you'll help design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud security tools, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices. This role involves working closely with platform engineers, developers, and compliance teams to embed security into cloud solutions and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements with the goal to make an impact across the federal government.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Security Implementation:

• Deploy and configure security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

• Apply security baselines (CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) and assist with compliance alignment.

• Support secure architecture reviews and provide guidance on best practices for cloud workloads.

• Automation & DevSecOps:

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) for security configurations.

• Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, container security) into CI/CD pipelines.

• Assist in building automated guardrails and remediation workflows.

• Security Monitoring & Compliance:

• Implement centralized logging and monitoring for cloud environments.

• Support compliance efforts by embedding security controls into cloud deployments and preparing evidence for audits.

• Participate in incident response and vulnerability remediation activities.

• Collaboration:

• Work with cloud engineers, developers, and compliance teams to ensure security objectives are met.

• Act as a resource for cloud security best practices within project teams.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Google SCC).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Understanding of IAM, encryption, networking, and key management in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP.

SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $156,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses