[Hiring] Senior Cloud Security Engineer @Cherokee Federal

Role Description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud security operations for the U.S. National Science Foundation. This role identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities in cloud environments, monitors for security breaches, responds to incidents, and assesses cloud infrastructure. The engineer will use cloud security expertise and critical thinking to strengthen security controls, protocols, and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of cybersecurity experience, including at least three years focused on cloud security and vulnerability management.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and cloud security tools, such as AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.
• Experience in security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct gap analyses and develop actionable plans to address security weaknesses.
• This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant certification, such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP (preferred).
• Experience with cloud-native security tools and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions for cloud environments (preferred).
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST and ISO 27001 (preferred).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work across teams and explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders (preferred).

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.

Company Description

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Criterion Systems, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts.