Cloud Security Engineer l (Falls Church, VA; St. Louis, MO)

• Support implementation and maintenance of technical security controls across applications and infrastructure.

• Assist with security configuration of systems, services, containers, and cloud resources.

• Support validation of security controls and evidence collection activities.

• Participate in system hardening activities aligned with established security baselines and standards.

• Support compliance sustainment activities through artifact preparation, documentation updates, and evidence gathering.

• Support ISSO activities related to SSP maintenance, control implementation evidence, and POA&M tracking.

• Assist with preparation for audits, assessments, and security reviews.

• Support control testing and remediation tracking activities.

• Assist with vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation coordination.

• Support review of scan findings (e.g., STIG, ACAS/Nessus, container, and code scanning results).

• Work with engineering and DevOps teams to track and verify corrective actions.

• Support patching and remediation validation activities.

• Support DevOps and security personnel in monitoring security-related logging, alerting, and audit data.

• Assist with investigation and documentation of security events or control anomalies.

• Support access control, auditability, and least-privilege implementation practices.

• Contribute to incident response and operational support activities as assigned.

• Support ISSO-led security review activities for application and infrastructure changes.

• Support secure configuration reviews for deployments and environment changes.

• Assist engineering teams in incorporating security requirements into delivery activities.

• Identify and escalate security concerns early in the change lifecycle.

 

• Security controls are implemented and maintained consistently across supported systems.

• Vulnerabilities and findings are addressed in a timely and traceable manner.

• Compliance sustainment activities are supported with accurate documentation and evidence.

• Engineering and DevOps teams receive effective security support throughout delivery activities.

• The engineer demonstrates continued growth in technical capability and security ownership.

 

• 1–3 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, cloud security, DevSecOps, system administration, or security engineering activities.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST RMF, STIGs, or FedRAMP concepts.

• Exposure to vulnerability management, security scanning, and remediation processes.

• Familiarity with Linux or Windows administration, networking fundamentals, and identity/access management concepts.

• Exposure to cloud-based environments, preferably AWS or AWS GovCloud.

• Eligibility for a security clearance and ability to operate within a regulated environment.

 

• Familiarity with scripting or automation technologies (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar).

• Exposure to containers, CI/CD security, or infrastructure-as-code concepts (e.g., Terraform).

• Familiarity with security logging and monitoring tools.

• Experience with ACAS / Nessus and STIG compliance support.

• Experience with Splunk, CloudWatch, or similar security logging tools.

• Familiarity with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts.

• Container security experience (ECS/Kubernetes preferred).

• Basic understanding of ATO packages and POA&M management.

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Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $85,000.00 - $95,000.000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This is a full time position