Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer: DevSecOps & DoD ATO Lead

Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

JANUS Research Group seeks a Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security policy, compliance, and information assurance for enterprise cloud apps. You will champion a DevSecOps approach and guide RMF through the DoD ATO lifecycle.

Requires active Secret clearance, 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering, eMASS RMF tooling, and DoD/FedRAMP knowledge. Location: Austin, TX or Fort Eustis, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field with 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information assurance experience.
• Proven experience navigating the complete ATO lifecycle from initial system registration to final authorization.
• Hands-on experience using eMASS to manage RMF workflows, controls, and compliance artifacts.
• Expert knowledge of DoD information security policies, including DoDI 8510.01, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP.
• In-depth understanding of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and cloud architectures to identify security risks.
• Must meet IAT Level II requirements as specified in DoD 8570.01-M (e.g., relevant certifications).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: provide direction for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and compliance across enterprise cloud apps.
• Security Documentation & Accreditation: develop and deliver system security documentation to achieve certification and accreditation.
• DevSecOps Integration: implement a modern DevSecOps approach to security testing and control implementation per NIST guidance.
• Policy Innovation: devise policy recommendations to accelerate security outcomes and ATO timelines.
• Architectural Guidance: provide hands-on guidance for platform- and application-level security controls and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: interact with senior policy directors to align execution with mission objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline

DoD 8570 Certification: IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security)

Tools

eMASS

Job description

JANUS Research Group seeks a Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security policy, compliance, and information assurance for enterprise cloud apps. You will champion a DevSecOps approach and guide RMF through the DoD ATO lifecycle.

Requires active Secret clearance, 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering, eMASS RMF tooling, and DoD/FedRAMP knowledge. Location: Austin, TX or Fort Eustis, VA.