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Cloud Security Engineer

Impulse - Redondo Beach, CA, USA - In-office

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Impulse is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to secure and harden infrastructure across a multi-cloud environment (Azure Government, AWS, and GCP) supporting sensitive aerospace and defense workloads. This is a hands-on role focused on implementation and integration of security into engineering workflows. Key responsibilities include: - Securing and hardening cloud resources across Azure, AWS, and GCP - Conducting security assessments, threat modeling, and internal audits on cloud infrastructure - Monitoring and improving cloud security posture using tools like Defender for Cloud or CSPM platforms - Implementing and maintaining IAM controls (RBAC, least privilege, conditional access) - Integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) - Building and maintaining secure infrastructure using Terraform - Automating security operations using scripting and infrastructure as code - Supporting CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance efforts, including control implementation and evidence collection - Assisting with logging, monitoring, and detection integration (SIEM/XDR) - Collaborating with DevOps, IT, and Information Assurance teams to resolve security issues and improve overall security posture Required qualifications: - 4+ years of experience in cloud, security, DevOps, or infrastructure roles - Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (Azure preferred) - Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools - Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines - Solid understanding of IAM, secrets management, and security best practices - Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or similar compliance frameworks

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