Cloud Security Engineer

Blu Omega is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support a highly secure Department of Defense customer in Ogden, UT. This position supports a major initiative focused on modernizing legacy network systems and transitioning mission services into an AWS-based cloud environment while maintaining strict DoD security compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) security controls, including Virtual Data Center Security Stack (VDSS) and Boundary Cloud Access Point (BCAP).
• Partner with DoD stakeholders to ensure cloud platforms comply with established security standards such as NIST 800-53, STIGs, and FedRAMP .
• Enforce Trusted Cloud Credential Management (TCCM) policies to protect identity, authentication, and cloud credentials.
• Configure and manage cloud security monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools such as SolarWinds, ELK, and cloud-native security services.
• Support the onboarding and migration of applications and systems into the cloud, ensuring security controls are properly applied throughout the transition.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture principles within cloud environments.
• Contribute to Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities by documenting security controls, mapping inherited controls, and supporting eMASS submissions.
• Provide technical leadership by advising on cloud security best practices and mentoring junior cybersecurity staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• CompTIA Security certification (required).
• Preferred DoD-recognized cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer.
• 7 years of hands-on cloud security experience, with expertise in at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, or OCI).
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing cloud security controls, including IAM, logging, monitoring, and compliance enforcement.
• Background in security incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance assessments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills within complex cloud environments.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD cloud security requirements, including NIST controls, STIGs, and FedRAMP frameworks.
• Experience using automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to manage secure cloud configurations.

Salary Range: $130K - $150KOur final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130, $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Cloud security: 2 years (Required)
• Information security: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000