Cloud Application Security Engineer
Virginia
Category: Information Technology
Reference ID: 10071074
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/tDIT6W
Position Title: Application Security Engineer
Location: Remote – Must work within the United States
Assignment Type: Straight Contract Position
Pay Rate: $75 / Hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (EST)
Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
About the Role
Addison Group is partnering with our client, a leader in Supply Chain Resilience Management, to identify an Application Security Engineer who will play a critical, hands-on role in shaping and strengthening their cloud security landscape. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in both architecture and implementation—going beyond advisory work to build secure, scalable solutions across cloud platforms and applications. The engineer will lead the design and deployment of cloud security capabilities that support the client’s product strategy, ensuring secure development, infrastructure integrity, and strong collaboration across Technology, Engineering, and Product teams. This individual will also be responsible for documenting and maintaining security components within public cloud environments.
Responsibilities
· Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies aligned with business objectives.
· Assess current security practices, recommend improvements, and drive implementation.
· Oversee AWS architecture and ensure optimal security configurations.
· Serve as a subject matter expert on AWS services and security best practices.
· Design and implement secure containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
· Ensure security across the full lifecycle of containerized applications.
· Use Terraform to define and provision secure infrastructure as code.
· Implement automated security checks within the IaC pipeline.
· Implement and manage security controls, encryption, and identity management within AWS environments.
· Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
· Partner with developers, operations, and DevOps teams to embed security throughout the SDLC.
· Communicate security requirements and best practices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Develop and maintain incident response plans for cloud environments.
· Establish monitoring and alerting systems for timely detection and response.
· Identify gaps in security posture and prioritize remediation.
· Lead and manage security incidents, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Qualifications
· Must have experience securing AI systems and enhancing ongoing AI development efforts
· 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience, including AWS security services.
· 5+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes.
· 5+ years as a Cloud Security Engineer or Architect.
· 5+ years implementing cloud security controls, encryption, and identity management.
· 2+ years of Terraform experience.
· Familiarity with DevOps principles and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-Have
· Knowledge of IL5, FedRAMP, and government cloud security standards.
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
· Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, CKA, or CKS.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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