Cloud Security Engineer

As a security engineer on our team, you’ll evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure that Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements. You’ll assist in defining organizations’ desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance. You’ll work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that can help meet defined objectives. You’ll assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements. You will implement the cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that you helped to shape and define. Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment while collaborating with tomorrow’s cloud security experts.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure IT systems meet IA and security requirements; Assist in defining organizations’ desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance; Work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures; Assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed; Recommend tools and capabilities based on research of the current environment and knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements; Implement cloud security architectures, tools, and processes; Work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements; Use latest cloud technologies to secure customer’s environment while collaborating with cloud security experts

Requirements

MUST have a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph; 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality, and COTs, GOTS, and open-source tools to meet objectives; Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans; Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting; Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF); Experience with working in an Agile development environment; Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep; Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities; Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 30 days of start date; Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date; Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have

Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC); Experience with cloud technologies; Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills; Possession of excellent interpersonal skills; Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required; working on-site may be required for Federal positions); Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA; Group Dental Insurance; 12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) program; Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance; Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment; Pet Benefit Option