Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and assess cloud security architectures for IC systems. You will work hands-on to evaluate documentation, assess compliance, and advise on secure cloud strategies across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid resources.

The role requires strong experience with cloud environments, RMF, and Agile development, plus the ability to obtain security certifications within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building and administering cloud environments with cloud-native functionality, COTS, GOTS, and open-source tools.
• Experience developing and evaluating security documentation (system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, continuity of operations).
• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with the RMF (Risk Management Framework).
• Experience with Agile development environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep).
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Education paths: HS diploma or GED plus experience, Associate's degree plus experience, Bachelor's degree plus experience, or Master's degree plus experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification (e.g., SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP) within 30 days of start.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS) with listed certs within 30 days of start.

Skills

Cloud environments

Cloud-native

COTS

GOTS

Open-source tools

Security documentation

RMF

Agile development

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

TS/SCI

IAT III

CSSP-IS

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Everyone is trying to "harness the cloud," but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a security engineer, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. What if you could use your cloud security skills to improve mission critical applications for the Intelligence Community(IC)? We need you to help us develop cloud-based security architectures for some of the IC's most critical systems.

As a hands-on security engineer on our team, you'll evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure that Information Technology(IT) systems meet the organization's Information Assurance(IA) and security requirements. You'll assist in defining organizations' desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance. You'll work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that can help meet defined objectives. You'll assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed. You'll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements. You will implement the cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that you helped to shape and define. Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer's environment while collaborating with tomorrow's cloud security experts.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in building and administering cloud environments, including utilizing cloud-native functionality, COTs, GOTS, and open-source tools to meet objectives

• Experience in assisting with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans

• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting

• Experience with the Risk Management Framework(RMF)

• Experience with working in an Agile development environment

• Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, such as SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification within 30 days of start date

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the software development life cycle(SDLC)

• Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills

• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.