Sr. Cloud Security Engineer (NIN-AE4-18.062325)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required

POSITION:  Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

LCAT: Application Engineer, Level 4

REQUISITION:  NIN-AE4-18.062325

LOCATION:  Linthicum, Maryland

OVERVIEW:

Join our "Security in the Cloud" team dedicated to enhancing the security posture of our cloud environments. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining AWS service-specific guidance for handling Sensitive Data (SD) and Ultra-Sensitive Data (USD), ensuring compliance with specific handling requirements and caveats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong security engineering background, with experience in security frameworks and cloud security practices, and will contribute to process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop and document AWS service-specific guidance for managing Sensitive Data (SD) and Ultra-Sensitive Data (USD), including handling caveats and read-in procedures. • Review and interpret Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines applicable to on-premises and cloud environments. • Analyze existing on-premises security processes and translate them into cloud security best practices aligned with RMF standards. • Provide recommendations to government stakeholders on transitioning solutions from on-premises to cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security policies and frameworks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and ensure secure cloud deployments. Assist in security assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to cloud environments. • Keep abreast of evolving cloud security standards, AWS services, and relevant certifications.