Leidos is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security solutions for mission-critical systems in a 24x7 operations environment. You will secure cloud-based infrastructures in AWS GovCloud integrated with Salesforce and IVR capabilities, ensuring compliance with government regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role is driven by excellence, security, and a commitment to solving high-stakes problems.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the security and compliance of an AWS GovCloud and Salesforce-based environment, ensuring system reliability for mission-critical operations.
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Automate security configurations using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) to integrate security checks and ensure secure releases.
- Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement hardened solutions, and ensure compliance with regulations like FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53.
- Participate in Agile sprint activities, providing security expertise during technical exchange meetings.
- Mentor team members on cloud security best practices and share knowledge with Development, Product, and Test teams.
- Maintain secure integrations with external systems, including EHR APIs (FHIR) and Identity tools like Okta.
- Work with the cybersecurity team to deploy solutions meeting DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Conduct system audits, monitor security logs, and troubleshoot issues to ensure compliance and health.
- Reconfigure and manage software installations and license catalogs across environments.
- Create and enforce consistent security structures and program documentation.
- Stay updated on AWS security services and recommend improvements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) with 4+ years experience supporting environments in AWS and/or Salesforce.
- Experience with Salesforce-based solutions and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with Networking (e.g., AWS VPC, DNS, CIDR/Routing).
- Experience implementing compliance with government regulations such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms.
- Requires a separate, quiet, private, confidential space to work from.
- Must have access to your own reliable high-speed internet hard wired to your home.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, speak fluent English, and able to maintain and retain suitability investigation and clearance as required.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Salesforce security practices and AWS GovCloud.
- Experience with IVR solutions like Amazon Connect and common AWS services (VPC, S3, EC2, IAM, Cloudwatch).
- Experience with securing real-time audio/video streams (WebRTC, SRTP).
- Experience building AWS environments using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
- Proficiency in a scripting language and/or a structured programming language.
- Experience with security concepts like TLS, PKI, x509, and tools like ACAS, OWASP, SonarQube.
- Experience with security controls, auditing, and pipeline-driven deployments leveraging CI/CD (e.g., GitLab) and version control (Git).
- Experience with Agile techniques (Scrum, Kanban) and Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Veteran/military retiree, military spouse, or experience working with/for military communities.
- Experience in or supporting a Contact Center, Military/Veteran services, or healthcare environment.
Technical Stack
- Cloud Platforms: AWS GovCloud, Salesforce, IVR (Amazon Connect)
- AWS Services: IAM, AWS Shield, CloudTrail, VPC, S3, EC2, Cloudwatch
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- Scripting: Bash, Python
- CI/CD & Version Control: GitLab, Jenkins, Git
- Integrations: EHR APIs (FHIR), Identity and Authorization tools (Okta)
- Security Tools: ACAS, OWASP, SonarQube
- Agile Tools: Jira, Confluence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States.
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer.
