iQuasar is seeking to fill a Senior Cloud Security Specialist (14) at Washington DC At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our exceptional employees give us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.
One of our clients in Washington DC needs a Cloud Security Specialist (14) for a Contract position.
- Position: Cloud Security Specialist (14)
- Location: Washington DC
- Position Type: Full time
- Travel: On-site
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud,local, and hybrid environments.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate shall possess the knowledge and skills set forth in the Technical Services BOA Section 3.5.4.2 for labor category Senior Cloud Security Specialist.
The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below:
Required Experience:
- Extensive REST API experience specifically in implementing, securing, automating, testing, and documenting API integrations.
- Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies
- Proficient in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate
- Prefer experience with integrations between ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt
- Experience implementing cloud-native serverless architectures and services
- Experience architecting and implementing security controls across public cloud
- platforms Experience implementing DevSecOps practices including continuous
- integration/deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code methodologies
- Experience implementing cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions for SaaS
- application security and visibility
- Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and
- Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST
- Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53
- Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
- Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.
The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:
- API integration architecture document detailing out the integrations between cloud systems. Data model and attribute mapping across cloud systems.
- Automation scripts and orchestration (serverless functions, scheduled jobs, event handlers) Build resilient, secure API integrations between cloud applications in support of an end[1]to-end data access management solution.
- Comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations
- Support data loss prevention and cloud access security broker cloud initiatives
- Work across multiple teams as a Cloud Security Engineer SME to support security design, build, implementation, and monitoring of cloud platforms, applications, and tools.
- Offer technical consultation to cloud engineering teams on secure implementations
- Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
Senior Level Personnel Qualifications
- Bachelor''''s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required.
- Minimum of 6 years'''' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).
- At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
- START DATE: June 1, 2026
- END DATE: December 31, 2026.
- Note: Possibility of extension beyond 12/31/2026.
If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
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Regards,
Binish (Brenda) Kullah
Sr. Recruitment Professional
iQuasar, LLC
6 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 305,
Sterling, VA 20165
Direct:
Main: Ext. 584
An Equal Opportunity Employer
iQuasar, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, disability, gender/gender identity, marital/partnership status, pregnancy, medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and state regulations.