Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Responsibilities

The engineer identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities in cloud environments while monitoring for security breaches and responding to incidents. They also develop security protocols, conduct gap analyses, and advise stakeholders on cloud security policies and risk management.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least eight years of cybersecurity experience, including three years specifically in cloud security and vulnerability management. An active Public Trust clearance is required for this position.

Skills

• Cloud security
• Vulnerability management
• Incident response
• Risk management
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud
• AWS GuardDuty
• Prisma Cloud Compute
• Gap analysis
• Security protocols
• Threat detection
• Compliance standards
• NIST
• ISO 27001
• SIEM

Benefits

• 401(k) company match
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Certification support

About this role

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Remote, United States 

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud
security operations for the U.S. National Science Foundation. This role
identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities in cloud environments, monitors for
security breaches, responds to incidents, and assesses cloud infrastructure. The
engineer will use cloud security expertise and critical thinking to strengthen
security controls, protocols, and risk management practices.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Senior Cloud Security Engineer: $160,000 – $165,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the
picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and
support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the
flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft
protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we
are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities and configuration issues in
cloud-based systems.

• Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents to
minimize their impact.

• Assess cloud systems, identify security weaknesses, and recommend corrective
actions.

• Develop, implement, and update cloud security protocols and procedures.

• Conduct gap analyses and recommend improvements to security controls and risk
management processes.

• Develop and implement risk management programs to strengthen the security of
cloud assets.

• Use and optimize cloud security tools to detect, prevent, and respond to
threats.

• Improve monitoring and response capabilities.

• Work with cross-functional teams to align security measures with business
objectives and industry best practices.

• Advise internal stakeholders on cloud security policies, procedures, and
standards.

• Track emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and practices, and
adapt security measures accordingly.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• At least eight years of cybersecurity experience, including at least three
years focused on cloud security and vulnerability management.

• In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, or Google
Cloud, and cloud security tools, such as AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.

• Experience in security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability
mitigation in cloud environments.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct gap analyses and
develop actionable plans to address security weaknesses.

• This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may
occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science,
or a related field.

• Relevant certification, such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft
Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP.

• Experience with cloud-native security tools and security information and event
management (SIEM) solutions for cloud environments.

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST
and ISO 27001.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work
across teams and explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

Work Environment:

This is a remote position.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people
whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes.
Criterion Systems, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of
Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver
care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving
across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal
clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If
that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more
at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military
transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other
status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military
installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee
Federal.

For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois,
Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the
estimated annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $165,00...

About Cherokee Federal

Business Consulting and Services · 5,001-10,000 employees · headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma