Cleared Senior ISSE - Hybrid in Arlington, VA

Join a mission-focused engineering team driving secure cloud automation for national security programs. As an ISSE, you’ll design, build, and harden cloud-based environments using Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration tools to deliver scalable, compliant, and resilient infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and secure automated cloud environments using Terraform and Kubernetes

• Implement IaC strategies to deploy scalable, compliant infrastructure

• Integrate cloud security controls across AWS and Azure platforms

• Collaborate with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to enhance automation and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g. Terraform)

• Hands-on work with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)

• Proficiency with cloud security practices (AWS/Azure controls)

• Strong development and scripting skills (Rust, Python, PowerShell, or Bash)

• Effective communicator and strong team collaborator

• Active U.S. Security Clearance, minimum Secret.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in cloud-native security and monitoring (CloudWatch, Splunk)

• Experience deploying and managing thin-client solutions (e.g. PCoIP)

• Familiarity with CI/CD and automation tools (GitLab, Jenkins)

• Knowledge of configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)

• Prior experience as ISSO, ISSM, or Cloud Security Specialist

• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust frameworks

• Demonstrated leadership in IA or IT project delivery
  
  
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