SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required
POSITION: Sr. Cloud Security Engineer
LCAT: Application Engineer, Level 4
REQUISITION: NIN-AE4-18.062325
LOCATION: Linthicum, Maryland OVERVIEW: Join our "Security in the Cloud" team dedicated to enhancing the security posture of our cloud environments. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining AWS service-specific guidance for handling Sensitive Data (SD) and Ultra-Sensitive Data (USD), ensuring compliance with specific handling requirements and caveats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong security engineering background, with experience in security frameworks and cloud security practices, and will contribute to process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Develop and document AWS service-specific guidance for managing Sensitive Data (SD) and Ultra-Sensitive Data (USD), including handling caveats and read-in procedures.
- Review and interpret Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines applicable to on-premises and cloud environments.
- Analyze existing on-premises security processes and translate them into cloud security best practices aligned with RMF standards.
- Provide recommendations to government stakeholders on transitioning solutions from on-premises to cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security policies and frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and ensure secure cloud deployments.
Assist in security assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to cloud environments.
- Keep abreast of evolving cloud security standards, AWS services, and relevant certifications. Required Qualifications:
- Experience with Security in the Cloud, particularly AWS.
Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its application to cloud transitions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with secure data handling and classification.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
- Ability to work with government or research environments.
Other technologies utilized: Python, Node.Js, YAML DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Solutions Architect, etc.) /////////////////////////////////// LCAT QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFICATION: n/a EDUCATION: NOTE: Degree in computer science or IT computer engineering from an accredited college or university. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Master's Degree + 6 years, or • Bachelor's Degree + 8 years, or • Associates Degree + 10 years, or • No Degree + 12 years.