Systems Engineer

J5 Consulting

$100K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with cloud service architectures
  • Expertise in A&A packages per federal guidelines
  • Proficiency in AWS, Oracle, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Experience in cross-domain technology and architecture
  • Strong skills in continuous monitoring and vulnerability scanning tools
  • Familiarity with compliance tools like Xacta 360
  • Security control assessment experience and information security engineering knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate technical exchange meetings with cloud service providers
  • Maintain Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) packages
  • Design and implement cloud technology systems
  • Monitor compliance with security controls
  • Create and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Develop and maintain program performance metrics
  • Prepare technical reports and leadership briefings

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health coverage
  • 6% 401(k) match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Bonuses
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Introduction
The Sponsor's office is working to accelerate mission delivery and connect mission partners with the power of commercially-driven cloud computing. The Sponsor brings multi-cloud solutions to mission environments, supporting cloud services providers (CSPs), and offering cloud services across multiple networks.

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience:
  • Facilitating TEMs with cloud service providers to review cloud service architectures
  • Maintaining A&A packages across multiple services/systems in accordance with FIPS-199, NIST 800-53, and CNSS 1253
  • Designing, implementing, assessing or reviewing systems utilizing cloud technology with AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
  • Utilizing or reviewing cross domain technology and common architecture designs
  • Continuous monitoring requirements including scan analysis with tools such as Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys
  • Creating, monitoring, or closing POA&Ms
  • Utilizing compliance tools such as Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer
  • Common control provider concept within the NIST RMF
  • Security control assessments including working with SCAs and preparing security packages
  • Information system security engineering activities
  • Project management including planning, task tracking, milestone management, and resource coordination
  • Developing and maintaining program metrics, performance indicators, and compliance status dashboards
  • Preparing technical reports, program highlights, status briefings, and leadership communications

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience:
  • Using the Sponsor's or IC element A&A process
  • Creating or reviewing A&A body of evidence documentation in a cloud security environment
  • Identifying, implementing, or reviewing appropriate information security controls
  • Working in Xacta 360
  • Experience with Sponsor's A&A tools


US Citizenship:
  • This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:
  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel:
  • This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.


Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career

At J5, we're a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:
  • 100% employer-paid health coverage
  • a 6% 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • tuition reimbursement
  • bonuses
  • professional development, and more.

Ready to make an impact? Explore our open positions and apply today.

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