Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Journeyman Cloud Security Engineer to support the NNSA in safeguarding the nation's nuclear security infrastructure. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based out of Las Vegas, Nevada for cleared senior professionals to lead proactive, AI-augmented defense of mission-critical hybrid cloud environments on multi-million-dollar federal contracts. As a Journeyman Cloud Security Engineer, you'll drive RMF compliance, automate NIST controls, and mentor teams within operations at the NNSA.
Responsibilities for the Journeyman Cloud Security Engineer include:

• Lead RMF package development in eMASS for Azure/AWS/GCP migrations and continuous ATO monitoring.

• Automate STIG/SCAP compliance and policy-as-code enforcement using Python/Boto3, Terraform, and OPA.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting with AI/ML tools (e.g., AWS Macie, Azure Sentinel) and zero-downtime vuln remediation.

• Secure DevSecOps pipelines (GitHub Actions, SonarQube, CloudFormation) and harden VMware VCF per NIST 800-161.

Required qualifications for the role include:

• 5+ years in federal cloud cybersecurity or related high-assurance environments

• Expert-level RMF implementation, NIST 800-53 controls, and FISMA audit leadership

• Advanced scripting/automation (Python/Bash, Boto3, Terraform) and policy-as-code (OPA)

• BA/BS degree (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent)

Clearance: Active DOE "Q" or Top Secret (TS) Clearance (must be current and transferable).

• Skills:

? RMF/eMASS/POA&M mastery in cloud migrations
? AI/ML-driven threat hunting (Macie, Sentinel)
? Zero-downtime patching (SCCM/GPO, blue-green)
? DevSecOps shift-left (SonarQube, IaC)
? VMware VCF hardening (NIST 800-161 supply chain)
Compensation for the Senior Cloud Security Engineer includes:

• Target salary: $120,000 (full-time equivalent)

• Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 11/13/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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