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Apex Technology

Cloud Infrastructure Security Engineer

Los Angeles$120k–$170kfulltimemidAdded 2 weeks ago

About this role

Apex is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design and secure cloud environments for U.S. government and defense missions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid platforms. The role involves implementing compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and NIST 800-53, managing cloud security tools, and protecting classified data while supporting satellite bus manufacturing operations.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS GovCloud, Azure, and Google Cloud with encryption and network segmentation
  • Implement compliance frameworks including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and SCCA requirements
  • Configure IAM, RBAC, Zero Trust Architecture, and manage access controls across cloud environments
  • Deploy and optimize security tools including Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel, and SIEM platforms for threat detection
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews against STIGs and CIS benchmarks
  • Develop security documentation including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms and coordinate incident response activities

What they're looking for

  • AWS GovCloud and Azure security architecture
  • NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DoD compliance frameworks
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Cloud security tools (Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, CSPM/CWPP)
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
  • Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Incident response and threat analysis
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration
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Apex Technology

Apex Technology builds commercial spacecraft and satellite bus platforms for earth observation and communications missions. The company is hiring across platform engineering, cloud security, mission operations, and RF systems design to support its aerospace manufacturing and satellite operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures in AWS GovCloud, Azure, or other government-regulated environments. What compliance frameworks did you work with?
  • Describe a time you conducted a vulnerability assessment or penetration test in a cloud environment. What tools did you use, and how did you prioritize and remediate findings?
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