Cloud Security Architect

Hi, Hope you are doing good, this is OpenKyber and I have a job opening with our direct client. Please have a look at the below job description and let me know your interest. Please share me the latest copy of your resume. Role: Cloud Security Engineer



Location: DC Metro Area, Rockville, MD (or) McLean, VA (Hybrid 3 days onsite)



Duration: 6 Months with possible extension



Interview process: Prescreen, Phone, Onsite panel



Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to develop internal security tools and cloud automation solutions that enhance Cyber Information Security (CIS) operations. This role combines software engineering, AWS cloud development, and security engineering to build scalable applications, APIs, and automation that improve security, operational efficiency, and developer productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain internal security tools, applications, APIs, and automation for AWS environments.
• Build automated remediation solutions for cloud security findings, compliance, and infrastructure misconfigurations.
• Develop secure web applications, backend services, and cloud-native solutions using modern programming languages.
• Evaluate AWS services, open-source technologies, and commercial security products through proof-of-concept development.
• Troubleshoot complex application and cloud integrations while supporting production environments.
• Collaborate with security engineers, developers, and stakeholders using Agile development practices.
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable software with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, security engineering, or DevSecOps.
• Strong development experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience building web applications, REST APIs, or backend services.
• Hands-on experience developing applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of application security concepts including authentication, authorization, encryption, secure coding, and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, SNS, SQS, Step Functions, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar).
• Experience with Spring Boot, Docker, containers, and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud security automation and security engineering best practices.

Work Environment: Hybrid schedule requiring onsite attendance three days per week in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA.

Regards OpenKyber Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist OpenKyber 5655 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 212, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Direct: &

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