10/21/2026
Senior Cloud Security Engineer Needed
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Are you an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with a strong background in Microsoft Azure, cloud security architecture, and enterprise security? We’re looking for a skilled professional to support a state agency in securing and advancing its enterprise cloud infrastructure.
In this senior-level role, you’ll help lead cloud security initiatives, strengthen cybersecurity defenses, and ensure cloud environments align with Zero Trust principles, SEC530 guidelines, and enterprise compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, secure, and continuously improve enterprise cloud infrastructure and services.
Support enterprise Azure migration and cloud security architecture initiatives.
Identify cloud security vulnerabilities, assess risks, prioritize remediation, and validate corrective actions.
Lead complex cloud security initiatives and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
Implement security controls and integrate security gates into deployment pipelines.
Develop Azure policies and automation runbooks to support compliance and incident response.
Monitor security events using SIEM technologies and coordinate incident response with the Security Operations Center (SOC).
Lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of cloud security incidents.
Review firewall and Network Security Group (NSG) rules to ensure compliance with security standards.
Assess proposed cloud solutions, recommend security controls, and support audits and compliance assessments.
Maintain security documentation, architecture diagrams, network IP schemes, and access control records.
Communicate security risks and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong experience in cloud security engineering and Microsoft Azure environments.
Expertise in cloud security architecture, identity and access management, and network security.
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, SEC530, and enterprise security and compliance frameworks.
Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM technologies, incident response, and security monitoring.
Familiarity with Azure Policy, Azure Automation, firewall configurations, and NSG rules.
Ability to lead technical initiatives, assess complex security risks, and guide engineering teams.
Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple technical and business teams.
Rate- $85-90/hour
Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Send resumes to [email protected] or share this opportunity with your professional network!