Security Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Job Title: Security Cloud Engineer (Remote)
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 12 Months+

Job Description:
The client is seeking a qualified and experienced Security Cloud Engineer to enhance and manage the organization's cybersecurity posture. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening the agency's overall security framework on a contract basis. The Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and maintaining the security measures necessary to protect the organization's digital assets and information.

Scope of Work:
The Security Cloud Engineer will support the client under the Technical Program manager to identify security vulnerabilities, design, and implement security solutions, monitor security systems, and respond to security incidents impacting client on-premises and cloud hosted resources. The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in the design, development and implementation of security best practices which includes, but is not limited to, network security, application security, access control, and security policy development.

Responsibilities:

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, principles, and technologies, including IAM, encryption, network security, container security, and serverless security.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services such as AWS Security Hub, AWS native security services, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, security groups, CloudWatch.
• Review the design and implement secure AWS cloud architecture solutions, including VPC configurations, security groups, IAM policies, encryption mechanisms, and logging and monitoring for the AWS cloud environment.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on AWS infrastructure and applications. Develop and implement remediation plans to address security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Strong understanding of security compliance requirements and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and experience implementing controls and measures to achieve compliance.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security automation and orchestration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Provide security training and guidance to AWS users, developers, and administrators to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
• Expertise in implementing, administrating and operating information security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Antivirus, network traffic analyzers and malware analysis tools.
• Utilizes advanced experience with scripting and tool automation such as Perl, PowerShell, Regex.
• Develops, leads, and executes information security incident response plans.
• Develops standard and complex IT solutions & services, driven by business requirements and industry standards.
• May also leverage dynamic and static code assessment tools to measure vulnerability of applications throughout the SDLC.

• BS Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Masters Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is Highly Preferred

• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the field of Cloud cybersecurity. Required
• Knowledge of federal and industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA, GDPR). Required
• Experience in preparing for and participating in security audits and assessments for Cloud environments. Required
• Expertise in AWS network security, including AWS firewalls. Required
• Proficiency in security technologies such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems and endpoint protection solutions for AWS. Required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards. Required
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud security principles and best practices. Required
• 16+ yrs. developing, leading, and executing information security incident response plans. Required
• 16+ yrs. developing standard and complex IT solutions & services, driven by business requirements and industry standards. Required
• BS Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Required