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