About the role

What will you do at SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.?

This is contingent upon award.

Cloud Engineer- Senior (contingent 045)

The Cloud Biometric Systems Engineer provides operational, maintenance, and

enhancement support for cloud-based biometric applications and infrastructure

supporting government mission requirements. This position ensures

interoperability between key government biometric systems, enabling secure and

efficient data sharing among Department of Defense (DoD) and interagency

partners. * A secret security clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

* Support cloud-hosted biometric applications and infrastructure, ensuring
system availability, performance, and security.
* Facilitate interoperability between government biometric systems utilizing
modalities such as fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and voice
biometrics.
* Manage and maintain cloud environments within AWS, Azure, AWS GovCloud, or
Azure Government.
* Design, implement, and troubleshoot cloud networking components, including
VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity solutions.
* Implement, monitor, and audit security controls to ensure compliance with
federal cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
* Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including the
development of security documentation, artifacts, and accreditation packages.
* Coordinate Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities, vulnerability
scanning, IAVM monitoring, and incident response efforts.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives through application enhancements,
system upgrades, and process optimization.
* Develop and deliver user training and technical guidance for cloud-based
applications and services.
* Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and
guidelines.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Experience with biometric technologies and standards governing biometric data
collection, storage, and exchange (e.g., EBTS).
* Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms; experience with AWS
GovCloud or Azure Government preferred.
* Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets,
routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud architectures.
* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, RMF
processes, and federal compliance requirements.
* Experience supporting cloud operations, maintenance, and security in a
government or defense environment.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Experience/Education:
* Six (6) years in a cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud security role
* Bachelor Degree in relevant technical discipline or two (2) additional years
of relevant experience.
* Required: Professional-level certifications such as AWS Certified Security –
Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CISSP
* A secret security clearance is required.

Which skills does this role require?

Biometric SystemsRisk Management FrameworkSecurity ComplianceVPCVPNIncident ResponseTechnical GuidanceSystem TroubleshootingAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentBiometricsEBTSCSSPIAVMAS9100QMSVulnerability Scanning

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