WO-Cloud Security Engineer Security Clearance

Position: WO-001 Cloud Security Engineer with Security Clearance
WO-001 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.