Cloud Security Engineer
Automation
Aws Govcloud
Azure Government
Cloud
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Native
Cloud Platform
Cloud Platforms
Cloud Security Posture Management
Cloud Technology
Computer Skills
Containerization
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Security
Defender For Cloud
Desktop Support
DevOps
DevSecOps
Embedded System
End User Support
Endpoint Security
Engineering
Facilities Management
GCP
Identity and Access Management
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Infrastructure
Infrastructure As Code
Kubernetes
Operating Systems
Platform Engineering
Powershell
Project Management
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Information And Event Management
Security Operations
Security Testing
Software Engineering
Systems
Technical Support
Job Description
Impulse Space seeks a Cloud Security Engineer based in Redondo Beach, CA (onsite) to secure and harden multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure Government, AWS, and GCP, ensuring CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 compliance while embedding security into engineering workflows in the aerospace and defense space.
Responsibilities
- Harden and secure cloud resources spanning Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Perform security assessments, threat modeling, and internal audits of cloud infrastructure.
- Continuously monitor and enhance cloud security posture with Defender for Cloud and CSPM tools.
- Design and enforce IAM controls including RBAC, least-privilege access, and conditional access policies.
- Embed security checks within the CI/CD pipelines as part of DevSecOps.
- Develop and manage secure infrastructure with Terraform.
- Automate security workflows through scripting and infrastructure as code.
- Support CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 initiatives, implementing controls and gathering evidence.
- Assist in logging, monitoring, and detection integration using SIEM/XDR.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate security issues and strengthen overall posture.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in cloud, security, DevOps, or infrastructure roles.
- Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure.
- Proficiency with Terraform or comparable infrastructure as code tools.
- Knowledge of securing CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong grasp of IAM, secrets management, and security best practices.
- Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or related frameworks.
Technologies
- Azure Government
- AWS GovCloud
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Terraform
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- CSPM platforms
- SIEM
- XDR
- Kubernetes
Benefits
- Stock options (long-term incentives)
- Medical, vision & dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
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