Cloud Security Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Cloud Security Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most actively recruited roles in the state's technology sector, with demand concentrated in financial services, biopharma, defense contracting, and higher education from entry-level analysts through principal and staff engineers. The largest hiring markets are Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Liberty Mutual, and Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham have established and sustained cloud security functions. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are cloud identity and access management, DevSecOps pipeline integration, and compliance engineering for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Cloud Security Architect. This position will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.
Location: This position will be on-site with some ad-hoc remote work available. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).
Responsibilities:
We are seeking highly capable Cloud Architects with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for designing scalable cloud-native solutions, leading development efforts, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a combination management and hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.
- Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.
- Support the cybersecurity authorizations team developing artifacts required to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Experience engineering solutions to support migration of security controls from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to 800-53 Rev 5.
- Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.
- Support Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) within a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment, including implementation of automated control validation, continuous monitoring integration, and real-time POA&M management.
- Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities for C1 and DPaaS environments.
- Conduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor’s System Security Plan
- Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.
- Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.
- Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.
- Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.
- Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
- Work closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirements.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
- Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment
- Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years or more of experience; Master’s and 6+ years or more of experience, additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Must have an active Secret clearance.
- US citizenship required.
- Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment
- Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent) AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyACAS Certified - Supervisor/OperatorHands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1.
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
- Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
- Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.
- Cloud certifications in AWS, ACAS, and Cloud Native Services, DoD ACAS certified
- Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)
Benefits
SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- AD&D
- STD
- LTD
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud security engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a directly related engineering field
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or AWS Certified Security Specialty credential strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience securing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Demonstrated ability to implement zero-trust architecture and cloud identity access management controls
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to Massachusetts industries including HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC 2
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code security tooling such as Terraform, Chef, or equivalent platforms
Cloud Security Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud security engineer in Massachusetts?
Cloud security engineering has no state-issued license in Massachusetts, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Massachusetts employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by certifications such as the CCSP, CompTIA Security+, or a cloud-platform security specialty credential. Practical experience in cloud infrastructure, ideally gained through internships or adjacent IT roles at Boston-area technology firms or institutions, is what moves a candidate into serious consideration.
How much do cloud security engineers make in Massachusetts?
Cloud security engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $136,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,790 for the lowest 10% to over $226,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud security engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring cloud security engineers in Massachusetts right now include Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, financial institutions, and academic medical centers means cloud security roles here frequently carry compliance and regulatory security requirements beyond what typical commercial technology employers seek.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most cloud security engineer jobs?
The cities with the most cloud security engineer openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Lexington, and Waltham. Greater Boston and Cambridge anchor the distribution because of the region's dense cluster of financial services firms, research hospitals, and university-affiliated technology organizations, while the Route 128 corridor contributes a steady volume from defense and aerospace primes whose cloud programs require cleared or clearance-eligible security engineers.
Are there remote cloud security engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud security engineering is fundamentally software and policy work, which makes it well-suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of cloud security engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed cloud infrastructure work has become. The tasks most commonly performed remotely are threat modeling, policy configuration, security-tool administration, and compliance documentation, while on-site presence is sometimes required for classified or regulated environments.
How can I get hired as a cloud security engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a general cloud infrastructure, systems administration, or network operations role into a junior cloud security position. Massachusetts employers including large academic medical centers and financial services firms in Boston regularly hire entry-level security analysts and cloud operations associates who can demonstrate hands-on lab work, a CompTIA Security+ or AWS Cloud Practitioner credential, and familiarity with scripting. Building a portfolio of security automation projects and pursuing the CCSP or a platform-specific security certification accelerates the transition.
Where can I find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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