Cloud Security Engineer

SOSi sosi.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote United States Full-time Mid-level Security Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Security Engineering role at SOSi. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $120,988–$189,241 across the United States.

Estimated pay

SOSi has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$120,988 – $189,241

What the middle half of mid-level security engineering roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 431 postings that stated pay, median $150,500. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.

RoleSecurity Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationUnited States

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedFeb 11, 2026 · 8mo ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Apply cloud security controls that meet NIST, FedRAMP and DoD requirements
Set up IAM, role-based permissions and Zero Trust measures across cloud environments
Check cloud systems for vulnerabilities, monitor security activity and respond to incidents
Prepare and update SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms and the cloud compliance and risk report

What you bring

An active Secret clearance and a cybersecurity-related degree, or five years of equivalent cloud security engineering work
Hands-on work implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring IAM and assessing cloud vulnerabilities
Experience with SIEM tools, Zero Trust architecture and cloud security monitoring

Who this fits

This remote role suits a mid-level cloud security engineer focused on compliance, access controls and security monitoring. The position depends on a contract award.

From the employer

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

**This position is contingent upon award of contract**

SOSi is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

Implement and maintain cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments.
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
Provide the Cloud Security Compliance & Risk Report, ensuring all cloud-based operations remain in accordance with DoD security requirements.

Active Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, OR five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering.
Demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions is required.
Possess the knowledge and capability to implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies.
Proficient in identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and cloud-native security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications: