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Cloud Security Engineer

Impulse Space Redondo Beach, CA

Redondo Beach, CA

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$135k - $165k/yr Full time Automation Aws Govcloud Azure Government

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Job Description

Impulse Space is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA (onsite) with a salary range of USD 135,000 - 165,000 per year to secure multi-cloud infrastructure and support CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 compliance in the aerospace/defense space.

Responsibilities

Harden and protect cloud resources across Azure, AWS, and GCP
Perform security assessments, threat modeling, and internal cloud audits
Continuously monitor and improve cloud security posture using Defender for Cloud and CSPM tools
Establish and enforce IAM controls including RBAC, least privilege, and conditional access
Embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines as part of DevSecOps
Design and maintain secure infrastructure with Terraform
Automate security tasks through scripting and infrastructure as code
Contribute to CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance through control implementation and evidence collection
Support logging, monitoring, and detection integration (SIEM/XDR)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate security issues and strengthen the security posture

Requirements

At least four years of experience in cloud, security, DevOps, or infrastructure roles
Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider, with Azure preferred
Proficiency with Terraform or similar infrastructure as code tools
Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of IAM, secrets management, and security best practices
Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or similar frameworks

Technologies

Azure Government
AWS GovCloud
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Sentinel
Terraform
Python
PowerShell
Bash
CSPM platforms
SIEM
XDR
Kubernetes

Benefits

Stock options (long-term incentives)
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan

Additional Information

Base pay ranges are defined by role, seniority, location, and market alignment, with offers determined on a case‑by‑case basis based on skills, education, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, full-time hires may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, vision, and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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