Cloud Security Engineer (Job 1445)

DLH Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

DLH Corp is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect / Security Engineer to support federal healthcare and SCHARE platforms. You will configure secure cloud environments, enable metadata architectures, and integrate systems across multiple platforms while complying with agency cybersecurity and information management requirements.

You will participate in ATO activities with the agency CIO, prepare technical artifacts, and maintain controls, remediation, and secure data environments to ensure ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years in IT and 4+ years in systems engineering.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Experience designing/configuring/implementing or administering at least three security/ops domains.

Responsibilities

• Stand up cloud storage, application, and networking resources.
• Manage SSL certificate requests and secure cloud environments.
• Collaborate across IT domains to design, test, and troubleshoot solutions.
• Draft and maintain technical design documents and SOPs.
• Document work in the issue-tracking system and track progress.
• Recommend mitigations and take corrective actions with customer direction.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security engineering

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

SIEM

RBAC & EntraID

Public Trust clearance

API integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

SNow

Azure (cloud)

AWS (cloud)

Cisco ISE

Infoblox

Job description

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

This role provides support to our client in cloud architecture, data interoperability, and security engineering support for the SCHARE platform and related data environments. This includes secure cloud configuration, metadata architecture, system integration across platforms, API enablement, and compliance with agency and federal government cybersecurity and information management regulations and requirements. The role also supports ATO-related activities in coordination with the agency CIO organization, including preparation of technical artifacts and remediation support, and implementation and maintenance of technical controls, vulnerability remediation, and securing data environments to ensure ongoing compliance.

Responsibilites

• Stand up cloud storage/application/networking resources
• Manage SSL certificate requests
• Support a federal healthcare enterprise environment by collaborating with and providing support to other IT Operational Service Areas (Server/Storage, Network, Service Desk, Application Development) in the design, development, and testing of solutions, as well as diagnosing, troubleshooting, and remediation of issues
• Draft and maintain technical design and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents
• Document work performed in the issue tracking system
• Provide recommendations for mitigations or corrective actions to resolve identified vulnerabilities or security concerns and take corrective actions at the direction of the customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience and appropriate technical certifications, with at least twelve (12) years of experience in information technology and (4) years leading or performing systems engineering or related functions.
• This position requires strong written and verbal technical communication skills, excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Experience supporting, designing, configuring, implementing and/or administering at least three (3) of the following:
• Antivirus and malware protection solutions
• Privileged access management solutions
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
• Automation of log collection
• Analysis of log data
• Development of monitors and alerts based on security and operational requirements
• Vulnerability analysis and remediation solutions
• Active Directory Group Policy
• Disk Encryption technologies and solutions
• Experience managing private networks within Azure
• Comprehensive RBAC and EntraID knowledge
• Able to work with vendors to evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain SaaS tools
• Able to work within a ticketing system (SNow) to process various engineering-related requests
• Basic understanding of SQL, database, and web-app resources
• Exposure to and experience managing resources within Azure and AWS
• Experience managing SaaS/PaaS tiered storage tools
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization tools
• Experience with endpoint management tools such as Intune/Ivanti/PDQ/Jamf
• Experience with Cisco ISE (NAC), Infoblox (IPAM), and AWS (archival storage)
• Passion and skill for quickly learning new tools and approaches
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements with a flexible and creative engineering-focused approach to brainstorming, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications from (ISC)², CompTIA, SANS, or other well-recognized certifying body:

• (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• MSCE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (current or current version-1)

Basic Compensation: $150,000 - $158,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

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