Cloud Security Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across a hybrid digital test environment spanning both on-premises private cloud and public cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in securing enterprise cloud services, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, and embedding zero-trust principles into architectures that support test and evaluation missions. This role will bridge traditional enterprise security engineering with modern DevSecOps practices to safeguard mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture & Engineering
• Develop and implement security architectures for hybrid on-prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Define and enforce cloud security policies, including identity and access management, encryption, and data protection.
• Integrate zero trust principles and DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs, CMMC, NIST 800-53).
• Cloud Security Operations
• Implement and manage cloud-native and third-party security tools (SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, CASB).
• Perform continuous monitoring of cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Support incident response activities, including detection, investigation, and remediation of security events.
• DevSecOps & Automation
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines for cloud-hosted applications and services.
• Automate compliance checks, vulnerability scans, and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and container security platforms.
• Collaborate with software and infrastructure teams to ensure “security by design.”
• Collaboration & Compliance
• Work closely with cloud architects, network engineers, and cybersecurity SMEs to ensure end-to-end security across the digital test environment.
• Support accreditation efforts (RMF, ATO packages) and provide security artifacts for assessments.
• Contribute to enterprise service catalogs and request-fulfillment processes for security services.

Required Skills/Experience:

• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ CE minimum, or equivalent).
• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, including 3+ years in cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center).
• Proficiency with IAM, SSO, MFA, PKI, and role-based access controls in hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security (e.g., Istio, OPA, Aqua, Prisma, Twistlock).
• Hands-on experience with RMF, STIGs, CMMC, and NIST 800-53 controls implementation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Desired Skills:

• DoD experience securing test and evaluation or acquisition systems.
• Expertise in cloud-native logging, monitoring, and SIEM integrations (Splunk, ELK, Sentinel, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Familiarity with cross-domain security and classified cloud environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Clear communicator with the ability to brief leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on risk reduction and mission assurance.

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.