Overview
Remote
On Site
$80 - $85 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Engineering Design
Management
IaaS
PaaS
SaaS
Access Control
DevSecOps
Collaboration
Security Controls
Software Development Methodology
Git
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Risk Assessment
Data Flow
Regulatory Compliance
NIST SP 800 Series
FISMA
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Cyber Security
Cloud Security
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking a Senior Cloud Cyber SME.
Responsibilities:
* Cloud Security Architecture and Engineering: Design, implement, and oversee cloud-native security architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments; Lead the development of hardened cloud configurations and secure access controls, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and Department of State guidelines
* Security Control Implementation and Automation: Configure and monitor security services such as GuardDuty, Security Center, CloudTrail, and Microsoft Defender; Automate enforcement of security policies and controls using infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native tools; Ensure continuous protection and compliance across multi-cloud deployments
* DevSecOps Strategy and Integration: Support integration of cybersecurity into DevSecOps pipelines to enforce secure code deployments and configuration baselines; Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement security controls at every phase of the SDLC using tools such as Git, CI/CD platforms, and cloud-native scanners
* Risk Assessment and Compliance Support: Conduct risk assessments of cloud workloads, data flows, and platform-level configurations; Lead remediation planning and policy implementation to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and Department of State security mandates (12 FAM, 5 FAH-6)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
* At least one advanced cloud certification: AWS Certified Security - Specialty; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent
* 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security engineering or architecture
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking a Senior Cloud Cyber SME.
Responsibilities:
* Cloud Security Architecture and Engineering: Design, implement, and oversee cloud-native security architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments; Lead the development of hardened cloud configurations and secure access controls, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and Department of State guidelines
* Security Control Implementation and Automation: Configure and monitor security services such as GuardDuty, Security Center, CloudTrail, and Microsoft Defender; Automate enforcement of security policies and controls using infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native tools; Ensure continuous protection and compliance across multi-cloud deployments
* DevSecOps Strategy and Integration: Support integration of cybersecurity into DevSecOps pipelines to enforce secure code deployments and configuration baselines; Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement security controls at every phase of the SDLC using tools such as Git, CI/CD platforms, and cloud-native scanners
* Risk Assessment and Compliance Support: Conduct risk assessments of cloud workloads, data flows, and platform-level configurations; Lead remediation planning and policy implementation to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and Department of State security mandates (12 FAM, 5 FAH-6)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
* At least one advanced cloud certification: AWS Certified Security - Specialty; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent
* 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security engineering or architecture
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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