Position Summary
The Cloud Security Engineer supports mission-critical objectives under the referenced work order by implementing security controls and frameworks within cloud environments ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies. This role conducts vulnerability assessments, manages IAM solutions, and develops critical security documentation.
This future opportunity is contingent upon award.
Job Description
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The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining cloud security frameworks ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
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The position requires configuring and managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
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Engineers will conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments.
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The role includes developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
Required Qualifications and Experience
The contractor shall provide personnel who meet one of the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field; or
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A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in cloud security engineering.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
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Implementing cloud security frameworks.
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Configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
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Conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
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Working with SIEM tools and zero-trust architecture.
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Utilizing cloud security monitoring solutions.
Required Skills and Competencies
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Expertise in identity and access management (IAM) and security monitoring.
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Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL security policies.
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Proficiency in SIEM tools and cloud-native security solutions.
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Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
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Ability to develop and maintain security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
Education
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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CISSP (Preferred, Not Required)
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty (Preferred, Not Required)
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Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Preferred, Not Required)
Clearance Requirement
An active Secret security clearance is required, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance
