Cloud Security Engineer - McLean, United States - Astor & Sanders

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    Cloud Security Engineer

    Systems Integration and Development, Inc. (SID) is an award-winning IT solutions provider located in Rockville, MD and is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer. This is a full-time and remote position.

    Summary:

    The Cloud Security engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cloud security methods for containerized applications. This role will ensure the access controls on the application and data in a Kubernetes environment.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    • Development: Design, develop, and deploy cloud security methods and practices for applications and data using C#, JavaScript, Python, REACT, and/or Angular tailored for Kubernetes and Docker.
    • Cloud Integration: Ensure applications are designed to be secure and not only protect the application and data but controls monitoring and support mechanisms.
    • Provide mechanism and alarming for security issues for the Kubernetes environment and the applications on the environment.
    • Continuous Deployment: Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless code integrations and deployments.
    • Monitoring: Collaborate with operations teams to monitor application health, ensuring the availability,
    • Testing: Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
    • Security: Develop secure code and integrate with security tools to ensure applications are free from vulnerabilities. Ensure secure orchestration of containers.
    • Leading a team and mentoring Mid and Jr developers
    • Additional duties as assigned

    Requirements

    • 5+ years' experience of experience working as a Cloud Security Engineer
    • BS in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
    • Experience facilitating federal government cyber security for enterprise level applications such as ANA processes (ATOs), RMF, NIST controls, etc
    • Solid experience with Kubernetes and Docker, and preferably AWS ECS / EKS, FARGATE.
    • Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, REACT, and/or Angular
    • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.
    • Understanding of network protocols, API gateways, and load balancing in a microservices environment.
    • Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and containerized environments.
    • Security certifications are preferred
    • Automated testing experience is preferred

    Benefits

    SID offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. SID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Some of our competitive benefits include:

    • Medical and dental coverage
    • 401k plan with employer contribution
    • Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
    • Metro-check program
    • Tuition reimbursement