Cloud Security Specialist

Job Description:

Cloud Security Specialist

Description

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Cloud Security team is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to join the Office of Cybersecurity. This role will play a critical part in designing secure cloud solutions across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud), supporting agencies statewide. The Security Architect will work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, compliant, and optimized. While primarily focused on architecture and governance, the position will also be hands-on at times, providing direct support in building, configuring, and troubleshooting. This is a unique opportunity to influence cloud strategy at the enterprise level, while also gaining exposure to a wide variety of technologies and real-world use cases.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures that align with state and federal frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams on security best practices across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to review cloud projects, ensuring adherence to security and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guardrails, and policies for multi-cloud environments. Support hands-on implementation of security solutions such as IAM controls, logging/monitoring, encryption, and network protections.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review vendor-managed cloud solutions and provide recommendations.
• Participate in incident response investigations related to cloud security.
• Assist in cost optimization, tagging strategy, and governance enforcement.
• Contribute to automation initiatives, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and secure code scanning. Mentor engineers and agency partners on cloud security concepts and practices.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud).
• Familiarity with security tools and platforms.
• Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Cloud Well-Architected Frameworks (AWS, Azure, GCP), with the ability to apply pillars such as security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, operational excellence, and sustainability.
• Ability to translate business needs into secure technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills to support audits, compliance, and executive briefings. Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, State security policies, Zero Trust).
• Ability to balance hands-on technical tasks with higher-level architectural responsibilities.
• Professional certifications are a plus (e.g., cloud provider certifications from AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle; or security certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, CISM, Security+).
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of the state’s networking environment. Skill in recognizing security intrusions and taking appropriate actions. Skill in analyzing and correlating data, and noticing patterns and discrepancies.

The classification for this position is Cybersecurity Specialist ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

Salary:

$69,624.00-$86,373.79 per Year