Previous experience with a government client is required.
This is a remote position with a federal client who is based in Lanham, MD. Candidates must reside and perform work within the United States.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist to support a large-scale federal Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) modernization initiative. This role will provide technical leadership for cloud security operations, compliance, governance, risk management, and continuous monitoring activities supporting mission-critical AWS and Databricks environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls supporting AWS and Databricks-based enterprise platforms.
Support security architecture, risk management, compliance monitoring, and governance activities across cloud environments.
Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, role-based access controls (RBAC), least-privilege access models, and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, risk evaluations, and remediation planning activities.
Support continuous monitoring initiatives, security event analysis, incident response, and audit readiness efforts.
Maintain compliance with FedRAMP High, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and other federal cybersecurity standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum five (5) years of experience implementing cloud security controls within enterprise environments.
Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting FedRAMP High environments.
Experience implementing and maintaining security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and AWS security services.
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP certification.
AWS Certified Security Specialty certification.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.