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Cloud Security Engineer

The Judge Group

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IT - Hardware
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

The Judge Group is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud security tools, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices. This role involves working closely with platform engineers, developers, and compliance teams to embed security into cloud solutions and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret

Must Have Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Google SCC).

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).

• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).

• Understanding of IAM, encryption, networking, and key management in cloud environments.

• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with CI/CD security integration and DevSecOps practices.

• Exposure to container security and Kubernetes hardening.

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

• Familiarity with zero trust principles and enterprise identity platforms.
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The Judge Group is an international leader in talent solutions that specializes in bridging technology talent gaps. Judge Technical Services, a Judge company, participates in the National Industrial Security Program and can obtain, maintain and service clearances up to and including Top Secret. For decades, Judge has worked with clients across all aspects of the government, aerospace and defense, and commercial sectors. Our greatest asset is the talent we work with.

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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Secret