Cloud Security Engineer

About this role

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. About the Role SteerBridge is seeking experienced Security Engineers to ensure the security of infrastructure and systems being leveraged to help customers achieve their mission. The ideal Security Engineer will have well rounded experience in network operations, systems administration, log analysis, blue team defense, incident response, and threat & vulnerability analysis. The Security Engineer will support multiple projects with diverse technology stacks and will have the opportunity to be the frontline defense for missions that make a difference. Responsibilities Plan, implement, monitor, and maintain on-premises and virtual network services and systems. Configure, administer, and maintain secure systems in accordance with organizational security policies and procedures. Manage user accounts, permissions, and identity/access controls. Perform system configuration, maintenance, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities. Develop, implement, and harden secure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments supporting mission-essential systems. Review, implement, and enforce NIST SP 800-53 security controls and System Security Plans (SSPs) to support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. Identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities to reduce security risks and improve overall security posture. Collaborate with software development, infrastructure, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices throughout the system lifecycle. Create and maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and evidence supporting compliance initiatives. Participate in security assessments, audits, penetration testing, and incident response activities. Implement and enforce data protection strategies, encryption standards, and identity and access management (IAM) controls. Monitor system security, investigate security events, and support remediation efforts as needed. Safeguard sensitive and proprietary information by adhering to all organizational security, privacy, and data protection policies, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Required Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. An active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience in federal, military, or large enterprise environments. Familiarity with one or more of the following frameworks: NIST SP 800 CNSSI SOC PCI-DSS Experience with system hardening, network security, encryption protocols, vulnerability scanning, and incident response. Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments. Experience with the following methodologies and tools: SIEM XDR SAST/DAST STIG SCAP Experience implementing and managing identity and access management controls, including role-based, attribute-based, and federated access models, ensuring least-privilege enforcement and secure authorization across architectures and access governance practices. Experience with log aggregation and correlation. Preferred Qualifications CCNP Security, Security+ CE, or CISSP certification. Familiarity with Federal Executive and Military security requirements and IT systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce audit-ready documentation (e.g., Incident Reports and Test Reports). Proficiency with: Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Tenable/Nessus CrowdStrike Zscaler Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Proficiency with securing AI-based tools. Experience coordinating with ISSOs, ISSEs, and federal security teams.