Cloud Security Engineer

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

* 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.

* The position requires configuring and managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.

* Engineers will conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments.

* 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:

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field; or

* A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in cloud security engineering.

Candidates must have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

* Implementing cloud security frameworks.

* Configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions.

* Conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.

* Working with SIEM tools and zero-trust architecture.

* Utilizing cloud security monitoring solutions.

Required Skills and Competencies

* Expertise in identity and access management (IAM) and security monitoring.

* Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL security policies.

* Proficiency in SIEM tools and cloud-native security solutions.

* Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.

* Ability to develop and maintain security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M).

Education

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* CISSP (Preferred, Not Required)

* AWS Certified Security – Specialty (Preferred, Not Required)

* 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