Cloud Security Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years hands-on experience in cloud environments using native functionalities and various security tools.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
  • Experience developing security documentation such as system security plans and contingency plans.
  • Hands-on experience with security architecture evaluation and troubleshooting processes.
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Agile development experience is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain required cybersecurity certifications within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and support IT system documentation and accreditation processes for information security.
  • Analyze compliance and risk thresholds to align with organizational goals.
  • Advise leadership on establishing security procedures and objectives.
  • Assess software applications for adherence to security best practices.
  • Research and recommend tools to meet cloud security requirements.
  • Implement security architectures and tools developed from collaboration with teams.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards while leveraging cloud technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for.
  • 401k contributions from the first day of employment.
  • Paid time off plus 11 federal holidays.
  • Disability insurance for long-term and short-term needs.
  • Group term life insurance coverage.
  • Support for tuition, certifications, and professional development.
  • Workers' compensation coverage is provided.
  • Relocation assistance offered when applicable.
Full Job Description
As a hands-on 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 hands-on experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality as well as COTs, GOTS, and open source tools to meet your objectives.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
  • 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
  • HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, 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 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
  • 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 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert).


Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • 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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