MetroStar · 20 hours ago
Cloud Security Engineer (6279)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$138K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expMetroStar is committed to building the best teams and delivering exceptional technology services. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments while collaborating with engineers and compliance teams to ensure security standards are met across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Parental Leave and dependent care
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
MetroStar
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Santos
President and Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
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