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Cloud Security Specialist (API)

Compass Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Job Description – Senior Cloud Security Specialist (API)
The Senior Cloud Security Specialist provides hands‑on expertise securing REST API integrations and cloud‑to‑cloud communication supporting enterprise data access management and security automation initiatives.

Senior Level Personnel Qualifications 
(Same as AWS Senior Cloud Security Specialist; repeated here for non‑omission compliance)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum six (6) years of cybersecurity experience, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management.
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, or others).
  • Preferred certifications:
    • CompTIA Security
    • CCSK
    • Professional Cloud Architect
    • Professional Cloud Security Engineer
    • CCSP

TOR‑Specific Requirements and Experience (API)
  • Extensive REST API experience implementing, securing, automating, testing, and documenting API integrations.
  • Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies.
  • Proficient in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration.
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (preferred).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
  • Preferred experience integrating ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt.
  • Experience implementing cloud‑native serverless architectures.
  • Experience architecting and implementing security controls across cloud platforms.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code methodologies.
  • Experience implementing Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions.
  • Strong understanding of IAM, zero trust, cloud security, data loss prevention, and vulnerability management.
  • Demonstrated federal cybersecurity compliance experience (NIST CSF, OMB M‑22‑09, SP 800‑53).

Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Design and develop API integration architecture documents for cloud systems.
  • Define data models and attribute mappings across cloud platforms.
  • Develop automation scripts and orchestration workflows including serverless functions and event handlers.
  • Build resilient and secure API integrations supporting end‑to‑end data access management.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations.
  • Support data loss prevention and CASB initiatives.
  • Act as a Cloud Security Engineer SME across teams.
  • Provide technical consultation on secure cloud implementations.
  • Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks.

Salary : $95 - $100

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