Full Time

Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton
Alexandria, VA
$150,000 - $220,000* / year (about $72–$106 an hour)

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What a Cloud Security Engineer, Senior usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, implements, and manages cloud security solutions to protect data and systems hosted in cloud environments. This includes identifying and mitigating security risks, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry regulations. Senior Cloud Security Engineers often mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of security best practices. They may also evaluate and recommend new security technologies and services.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with experience using security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners, is generally required, alongside strong knowledge of security frameworks and protocols.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for staying current with the latest cloud security trends typically thrive in this role.

In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the middle pay across its 9.5 million jobs was $61,430 a year in May 2025, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay calculator →

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