Cloud Security Engineer

Job Category: Tech
Location: United States
Employment Type: Permanent
Location Terms: Hybrid
Salary: USD165000
Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Sector: SpaceTech / Cloud Security / DevSecOps
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Clearance Required: Must be eligible for US Government Security Clearance
 
Role Overview:
Join a US-based deep tech innovator using a large SAR satellite constellation to deliver real-time Earth observation. This is a hands-on Cloud Security role, ideal for someone with experience implementing frameworks like NIST 800-171 across cloud-native AWS environments.
You'll own security design and implementation during a key compliance phase, collaborating with DevOps and Engineering to build scalable, secure cloud solutions in Kubernetes.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain NIST SP 800-171 compliance across AWS environments
  • Build automated detection and response tools (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, CloudWatch)
  • Support secure architecture design and DevOps integration
  • Maintain the cloud security risk register and guide policy development
  • Contribute to DevOps sprints from a security-first perspective
 
Requirements:
  • 3+ years' experience in cloud security (AWS, Kubernetes, containerized apps)
  • Proven track record implementing frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or CMMC
  • Scripting for automation (Python, Bash)
  • Familiarity with AWS security tools (Security Hub, WAF, SIEM, etc.)
  • US Citizenship required
 
Preferred Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Security, CISSP, CISM, CKS
 
Great Benefits to include:
  • Up to 75% contribution toward Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits, EAP
  • 401(k) with 100% match on first 4% (fully vested)
  • Flexible PTO and 13 paid holidays
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