Cloud ISSE - TS/SCI CI Poly

TENICA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA is seeking a Cloud ISSE with TS/SCI CI Poly to support a government client in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on security engineering for cloud environments, RMF compliance, and secure network design.

Responsibilities include evaluating security requirements, advising on cloud-based security controls, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure deployments. A strong background in networking and cross-domain considerations is essential.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III).
• Cloud certifications as listed in the qualifications (CSCP, Cloud+ CE, AWS, CCSP, GCCP, Google, CC SK, VCAP, Microsoft Azure).
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities in AWS/Azure or other CSP.
• Excellent communications skills – Verbal and Non-Verbal.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts.
• Knowledge of software defined networking principles and technologies.
• Experience migrating capabilities from on-prem to cloud.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer.
• Lead for identifying security requirements for projects.
• Provides security recommendations for systems using Cloud services.
• Participates in network design reviews and security testing.
• Coordinates with development teams to enforce security standards.
• Identifies security requirements based on RMF or risk.
• Reviews new systems and recommends security improvements.
• Reviews SRTMs, SSPs and IA documentation for completeness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Networking protocols

Unix/Linux

Windows operating systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

CSCP

Cloud+ CE

AWS Solutions Architect

DevOps Engineer

CCSP

Cloud Certified Professional

Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

VMware CAP-CI

Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

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Cloud ISSE - TS/SCI CI Poly

Chantilly, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Cloud ISSE TS/SCI CI Poly

Department:Government Customer- Chantilly

Location:Chantilly, VA

Position Description:

The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Lead for the identification of projects’ security requirements
• Provides security recommendations for systems using Cloud services
• Participates in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks
• Coordinates with system development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly
• Identifies additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer’s systems at risk
• Reviews and analyzes new systems (hardware and software) and provides recommendations concerning their security
• Reviews Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and other IA documentation for completeness

Required Qualifications:

• Current U.S. Government TS/SCI with CI Poly
• An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III)
• A certification in one of the below Cloud certifications:
  • CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)
  • CompTIA Cloud+ CE
  • AWS certification (Associate or Professional in Solutions Architect, Developer, DevOps Engineer, or Security Advanced Networking)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Cloud Certified Professional
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
  • VMWare Certified Advanced Professional – Cloud Infrastructure Administration
  • Microsoft Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
  • Microsoft Specialist Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
• At least 3 year of demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities and solutions in AWS, Azure or other mainstream CSP
• Excellent communications skills – Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in networking protocols and concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software defined networking principles and technologies
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering support to capability migration from on-prem to cloud
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the NIST RMF
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in cybersecurity principles
• Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated cloud architecting experience (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
• Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)
• Knowledgeable of customer’s infrastructure
• Familiarity with customer’s IA processes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
• Experience with XACTA
• Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.