Cloud Security Engineer - JB

Cloud Security Engineer - JB

Salary range: $ - $. Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k.

This position will be based at Reston, VA.

Job Type: Full‑Time

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‑premise, 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.

• Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
• 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, Cloud Formation, 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 Security+ (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 30 days of start date
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification, within 30 days of start date

• 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

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug‑free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E‑Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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