Security Engineer – Defense Aviation

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform operating within AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing security controls, monitoring threats, automating compliance, and maintaining secure access across federal aviation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with experience in cloud security, system hardening, zero-trust architecture, and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure, hardened Linux and Windows environments
• Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
• Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
• Configure and monitor security logging, alerts, and cloud monitoring tools
• Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
• Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
• Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
• Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
• Document security controls, procedures, and remediation guidance

U.S. Citizenship required

3+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience

Experience securing AWS cloud environments

Experience with Zscaler or similar Zero Trust / SASE platforms

Strong understanding of IAM, least-privilege access, encryption, logging, and network security

Experience with STIG or CIS hardening on Linux and/or Windows systems

Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SIEM tools, or similar monitoring platforms

Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Experience investigating and remediating security findings

AWS GovCloud experience

Familiarity with RMF, ATO, DISA STIGs, and federal compliance frameworks

Experience integrating identity providers and conditional access policies

Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or AWS Security Specialty

Experience supporting Defense, Aviation, Federal, or Logistics environments

Experience with automated hardened-image or container pipelines