Job Title: Cloud Engineer[
cybersecurity]
Location: Plano, TX or McLean, VA preferred; Remote option available
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join a team of experienced engineers working across cryptography, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems. This role will focus on developing secure cloud-based solutions, strengthening enterprise cryptography capabilities, assessing cybersecurity risks, and supporting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to a portfolio of diverse technology projects involving cloud, cybersecurity, cryptography, microservices, and full-stack systems.
- Design and deliver comprehensive cloud-based security solutions in collaboration with Cyber Product Managers and Enterprise Architecture teams.
- Assess security risks related to data confidentiality and integrity, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate cryptographic and cybersecurity threats.
- Design and implement robust cryptographic solutions, including encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
- Select appropriate cryptographic primitives and implement secure key management practices.
- Integrate cryptographic solutions into enterprise applications and technology platforms.
- Develop and enhance the enterprise cryptography governance framework, including policies, standards, guidelines, and controls.
- Ensure cryptographic practices support consistency, regulatory compliance, auditability, and enterprise security requirements.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and cryptographic practices.
- Participate in internal and external technology communities and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Mentor other members of the engineering community and, when required, participate in coding and code reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
- 4+ years of Cybersecurity experience.
- 2+ years of Cryptography experience.
- 2+ years of Cloud Native technology experience, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- 2+ years of Unix/Linux system administration experience.
- 2+ years of experience with Futurex and Thales HSMs.
- 2+ years of experience with Venafi and DigiCert or other certificate lifecycle management solutions.
- 2+ years of experience with HashiCorp Vault or other secrets management solutions.
- 1+ year of experience with Cortex XSOAR.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of Cybersecurity Engineering experience.
- 2+ years of coding/scripting experience with one or more of:
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- JavaScript
- Golang
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Perl
- Ruby