Sr. Cloud Security Engineer | Onsite

My name is Avnish Rao and I am a Staffing Specialist at Stellent IT LLC. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients.

Role: Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

Location: 100% Onsite at Hill Airforce Base in Ogden, UT

Type: Contract

There is a new need over there as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer focused on implementing and managing SCCA controls, security cloud landing zones and managing boundary cloud access points (BCAPs). This work is 100% on-site at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.

Job description:

Client is seeking a qualified Cloud Cyber Security Engineer to support of a secure DOD customer located in Ogden, UT. The overall program that this role supports aims to modernize legacy network infrastructure and migrate services into a new AWS Cloud Environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) controls, including Virtual Data Center Security Stack (VDSS) and Boundary Cloud Access Point (BCAP).
• Work with DoD teams to ensure cloud environments are compliant with DoD security frameworks, including NIST, STIGs, and FedRAMP+.
• Manage and enforce Trusted Cloud Credential Management (TCCM) practices for secure identity access and cloud credential management.
• Configure and maintain cloud security services for monitoring, alerting, and logging using tools like SolarWinds, ELK, and native CSP security features.
• Support cloud onboarding and migration, ensuring security best practices are adhered to during the transition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Zero Trust principles are implemented effectively in the cloud environment.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining documentation for ATO processes, including mapping inherited controls and contributing to eMASS submissions.
• Provide guidance on cloud security best practices and mentor junior team members in cloud security management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
• 7+ years of experience in cloud security with hands-on experience in at least one CSP (OCI, Azure, or AWS).
• Experience in implementing and managing security controls in cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), logging, and monitoring.
• Experience with security incident management, vulnerability assessments, and cloud compliance processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of DoD cloud security requirements, including NIST 800-53, STIGs, and FedRAMP+.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell for managing cloud configuration.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

Desired:

• Secret Clearance or higher desired.
• DoD-approved cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer) preferred.

Thanks & Regards

Avnish Rao

Technical Recruiter