Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor focused on Defense and National Security. They are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to modernize and secure USSOUTHCOM’s Enhanced Domain Awareness ecosystem by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security controls across Azure and AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cloud security controls within AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, IL 4, and IL 5 security requirements
• Design and administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and privileged access controls
• Support implementation of Zero Trust security architectures and security automation initiatives
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and remediation activities across cloud platforms
• Configure and manage cloud-native security monitoring and logging capabilities
• Integrate security controls into DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows
• Support accreditation, audit preparation, and cybersecurity compliance reporting activities
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and data architects to ensure secure solution design
• Provide technical recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the EDA environment

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field
• Five (5) years of equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree
• Demonstrated experience implementing cloud security frameworks and controls
• Experience configuring and administering IAM solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and security compliance reviews
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
• Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust architectures
• Experience with cloud security monitoring, incident detection, and response activities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• CISSP certification
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity certifications
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense organizations
• Experience operating in classified and mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security practices

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