Cloud Security Engineer - AWS/Azure Job at Roartech Inc, Washington DC

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  • Roartech Inc
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Salary: $176,800 - 208,000 per year Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must hold a valid Security Clearance
  • Must be willing to commute to Washington DC, 4 days a week
  • Must be receptive to a 1099 (Contract) employment option
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with a minimum of 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 in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
  • Understanding of IAM, encryption, networking, and key management in cloud settings
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP
  • Experience with CI/CD security integration and DevSecOps methodologies (preferred)
  • Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes hardening (preferred)
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer (preferred)
  • Familiarity with zero trust principles and enterprise identity platforms (preferred)
Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and configure security measures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
  • Implement security baselines (CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) and assist in compliance alignment
  • Conduct secure architecture reviews and provide best practices guidance for cloud workloads
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) for security configurations
  • Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, container security) within CI/CD pipelines
  • Assist in constructing automated guardrails and remediation workflows
  • Establish centralized logging and monitoring for cloud environments
  • Support compliance initiatives by embedding security controls into cloud deployments and preparing audit documentation
  • Participate in incident response and vulnerability remediation efforts
  • Collaborate with cloud engineers, developers, and compliance teams to fulfill security objectives
  • Serve as a resource on cloud security best practices for project teams
Technologies:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Bash
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • DevSecOps
  • GCP
  • IAM
  • Support
  • Kubernetes
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Security
  • Terraform

More:

We are looking for a talented Cloud Security Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Our ideal candidate possesses practical experience with cloud security tools, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices. This position is a full-time role, offering a hybrid remote work model with a primary location in Washington, DC. We provide competitive pay ranging from $85.00 to $100.00 per hour, along with an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and continuous professional growth.

last updated 3 week of 2026

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Remote work,

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