Cloud Security Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 4 month contract to hire with no fee

Must have Top Skills: Azure or AWS- must have an active CISSP

Details: They are a Government Integrator

1. 10 years of experience in information security- public sector

2. Experience with cloud and hybrid systems and architectures, understanding of AWS and Azure

3. 3 of days of Telecommuting - Work in Arlington 2 Days

o Computers and Materials provided

4. US Citizen must be able to obtain a Public Trust

5. CISSP or Associate CISSP (if neither certification is held, then a minimum of 5 years' DHS experience is required)

6. Associates degree or higher (if no degree, 2 years of additional experience is desired)

7. Knowledge of security tools, security architecture, and NIST security standards and compliance measurements

About the Role:

The ISSO performs system security activities and consulting on new and existing systems in support of the United States government.

Responsibilities:

· Develop system security plans

· Evaluate implementation of existing security controls

· Conduct security risk assessments and security impact assessments

· Remediate security vulnerabilities

· Make recommendations to customers to enhance cybersecurity

· Perform continuous monitoring activities in accordance with RMF

· Develop IT contingency plans and conduct testing

· Developing Security Assessment Reports

Required Qualifications:

· 10+ years of experience in information security with significant support in the public sector

· Experience with cloud and hybrid systems and architectures

· Understanding of AWS and Azure

· Demonstrated experience working in a consultative role for customers

· Be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating and ensuring scheduled goals are met

· Experience developing and managing the development of system security documentation

· Conduct and lead effective vulnerability assessments of networked and stand-alone information systems to the extent of conclusively validating all technical controls found within NIST SP 800-53R3, as well as other DHS requirements

· Clearable

Desired Qualifications:

· CISSP or equivalent

· Experience with Federal civil customers

If you are interested in above position, please share your updated resume to gmahesh(at)usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703-880-4184.