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Senior Cloud Security

AeroVironment
Remote - Virginia, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Mar 2026
💰 $236,250/yr($150,000/yr$236,250/yr)

About the role

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Position Summary
Senior Cloud Security Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, montioring and reporting security across Microsoft Intune, Defender, and Sentinel.  Role requires expert-level administration of modern endpoints, threat protection, and automated workflows to ensure resilient and secure infrastructure.

Previous experience with Tactical Mission Networks is required.  Candidate is expected to know how to implement effective security applications within these types of networks, enhance networks through developing logic apps for automation and firewall rule implementation, and conduct forensic analysis for incident reporting.

Job requires excellent team communication skills and ability assist and support co-workers in a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities:
- Intune & Endpoint Management: Architect and manage Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) for Windows, Linux and Android, creating secure, compliant, and modern device policies.
- Defender Endpoint: Configure Microsoft Defender Endpoiint for advanced threat protection, behavoiral detection, and automated remediation.
- Sentinel: Lead the design and deployment of Microsoft Sentinel and automate security workflows with playbooks.
- Incident Reporting & Compliance: Lead and assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring security compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
BS degree in Engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Computer, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
10 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role, with minimum 5 years managerial experience
Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred
Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing
Experience in taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers a plus
Managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Experienced in providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction
Development of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Provided input for model development and simulation analysis
Has developed systems test plans, procedures and reports, reviewed and interpreted customer specification

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
MS preferred in Computer Science, Aero-Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng. Mechanical Eng.
Must be able to provide clear and concise communication (written and oral), as well as provide professional presentations
Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis
Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Clearance Level

 

TS/SCI

The salary range for this role is:

$150,000 - $236,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person

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