About this role

Implement and maintain secure, hardened Linux and Windows environments
Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
Configure and monitor security logging, alerts, and cloud monitoring tools
Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
Document security controls, procedures, and remediation guidance

U.S. Citizenship required
3+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience
Experience securing AWS cloud environments
Experience with Zscaler or similar Zero Trust / SASE platforms
Strong understanding of IAM, least-privilege access, encryption, logging, and network security
Experience with STIG or CIS hardening on Linux and/or Windows systems
Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SIEM tools, or similar monitoring platforms
Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience investigating and remediating security findings

Security Engineer – Defense Aviation

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