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Kaizen Approach, Inc Cloud Security Engineer in United States
Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to lead vulnerability management and production security operations within FedRAMP and commercial cloud environments. In this role, you will identify, prioritize, and manage cloud vulnerabilities using modern cloud security platforms while supporting continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities and POA&M governance processes. You will also support production security operations by triaging alerts, coordinating incident response activities, summarizing root cause analyses (RCAs), and improving monitoring effectiveness across AWS cloud environments. This position involves managing vulnerability workflows, tracking remediation activities, developing ConMon artifacts, correlating alerts with support cases, automating POA&M processes where possible, and ensuring alignment with FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 frameworks. You will work in a fully remote environment supporting mission-critical cloud systems.
Requirements:
Must have the ability to identify, prioritize, and manage vulnerabilities across FedRAMP and commercial cloud environments using tools such as Wiz or similar CNAPP/CSPM platforms.
Must possess experience supporting continuous monitoring (ConMon) programs, including POA&M tracking, remediation validation, deviation documentation, and annual authorization activities aligned with NIST 800-53.
Must be capable of triaging production security alerts and incidents, developing and documenting internal and external RCAs, and ensuring closure of corrective actions.
Must have the ability to improve monitoring effectiveness by reducing alert noise, correlating alerts with customer support cases, and recommending operational enhancements.
Must possess hands-on experience supporting AWS cloud environments, including cloud logging, IAM review, vulnerability validation, and security posture assessments.
Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive remediation efforts and implement automation within vulnerability and incident management workflows.
Must demonstrate the ability to operate independently in a fully remote environment and proactively communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Must have 5 years of experience in cloud security, vulnerability management, or security operations supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited college or university, OR 10 years of related experience if a degree is not held.
This position does not require an active security clearance.
Salary Range:
A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
About Kaizen Approach
At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!
Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,