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Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Haystack
Washington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Play a critical role in the accreditation and operation of a state-of-the-art technology stack
  • Support the client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • Leverage cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cross-domain transfer systems
  • Provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to the Defense Intelligence Enterprise
  • Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on system cybersecurity, architecture, and engineering artifacts
  • Conduct periodic compliance scanning, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems

What You'll Need

  • Active or current Top Secret with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain Polygraph clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT or IAM Level II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA , Security CE, CISSP) and the ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA)/elevated access
  • Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
  • Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) and cloud-based enterprise services, preferably AWS
  • Experience supporting RMF processes such as authorization and continuous monitoring

What's On Offer

  • Competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
  • Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave
  • Opportunity to accelerate your career path through training, teamwork, and challenging technical work

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