Cloud Security Engineer - Active TS/SCI

ENS Solutions, LLC

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years building and managing cloud environments with native and third-party tools
  • Experience developing security documentation and operational plans
  • Knowledge in security architecture evaluations and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Agile development experience
  • Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Relevant education with a minimum of 1 year experience in IT projects
  • Ability to acquire advanced cybersecurity certifications within 30 days of hire
  • TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a counter-intelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and support IT documentation and security assessments
  • Assist in defining organizational risk thresholds and compliance
  • Advise leaders on aligning strategic objectives with security practices
  • Evaluate software for adherence to security best practices
  • Research and recommend security tools for cloud and hybrid environments
  • Implement cloud security architectures and capabilities
  • Collaborate with intelligence community clients to meet security standards

Benefits

  • Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage paid in full
  • 401k contributions starting Day 1
  • Generous PTO plus 11 paid Federal holidays
  • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance provided
  • Group Term Life Insurance coverage
  • Financial support for tuition, certifications, and professional development
  • Workers' Compensation provided
  • Relocation assistance offered
Full Job Description
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.

Requirements
  • 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, CloudFormation, 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 SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 30 days of start date
  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date
  • TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph.


Additional Qualifications:
  • 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


Benefits

  • Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
  • 401k Contribution from Day 1
  • PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Relocation Assistance


Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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