Cyber Cloud Strategist [U.S. Citizenship Required]

Via Logic LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Cyber Cloud Strategist to work remotely. The role involves designing secure cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship. Generous benefits include remote work flexibility and comprehensive healthcare.

Benefits

Remote Work

Health Care Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and deploying cloud solutions.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud security strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments within cloud environments.
• Collaborate with IT professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Cybersecurity compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)

AWS and Azure proficiency

Proficient in programming languages (Python, SQL)

Problem-solving and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Sonarqube

Selenium

Job description

Type: Full-time Employee (W-2) position

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant technical experience.

Residence: Current U.S. residence and within U.S for 3 of the past 5 years.

Location: 100% United States (U.S.) Based Remote with ALL being performed within the U.S.

Trail Pass: U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Please note: U.S. citizenship is someone who was born in the US or obtained citizenship through naturalization that the government will verify. The government has excluded non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or those on temporary visas
  
  

About Us:

Via Logic LLC is a proud information technology partner driving innovation in DevSecOps Delivery, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Defense & National Security Analytics. Our talented team of developers, technologists, and collaborators deliver enterprise-level solutions for our clients who are tackling mission-critical challenges such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense to name a few.

We cultivate a flexible, collaborative, and fully-remote culture that champions work-life balance, making Via Logic a caring and supportive environment for our people, clients, and partners.

Join Us!

About the Role:

We're looking for a talented Cyber Cloud Strategist to join our growing team! This role is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive transition of networks and applications, ensuring compliance with various federal directives and security standards. In this high-impact role, you'll provide technical expertise on computer security laws, mandates, standards, and policies in accordance with FISMA and NIST SPs.

• Candidates must meet public trust clearance requirements
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of technical experience designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or other related fields
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S. All work must be performed in the U.S.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Trust U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as this work is for a federal government client. Candidates will need to successfully complete a Background Investigation (BI) and credit check prior to beginning work. Nothing in applicants' history should prevent them from obtaining a public trust security clearance.
  
  

Technical and Skills Requirements:

• 5+ years of related cybersecurity or cloud security experience. Architect and manage robust solutions on AWS and Azure, with specialized expertise in Government Cloud environments. Leverage tools like AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, Terraform, and Ansible for seamless deployments.
• 2+ years of experience working with NIST, FISMA, and ATO processes: Proven track record of managing cloud security initiatives or programs and developing and executing cloud security roadmaps, strategies, and governance models.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security architectures: Familiarity with public cloud solutions like AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as cloud security architectures, access controls, data encryption, and security best practices for virtual machines. Deep Understanding of networking, operating systems, security concepts, and scripting or programming languages (Python, SQL, PHP, PowerShell)
• Automation testing tools: Ensure code quality and security with automated testing frameworks and tools- Sonarqube, Cucumber, Jasmine, Selenium, Cypress. Ability to develop, execute, and optimize automated test scripts.
• Proficiency in relevant security and compliance frameworks: Deep expertise in NIST frameworks (e.g., 800-53, 800-30, 800-161), SOC2, ISO27001, PCI, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Innovative Problem Solving & Collaboration: Tackle complex issues with creative solutions and proactive improvements. Excel in Agile environments, collaborating effectively with stakeholders through strong communication and teamwork.
  
  

Strongly Preferred:

• Government sector experience, especially with DHS
• Current holder of public trust clearance.
• Master's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or information security.
  
  

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cloud security strategies and policies: Defining the vision, mission, and goals for cloud security and ensuring alignment with the agency's overall strategic plan.
• Implement security controls and measures in cloud environments: Designing and integrating security controls into cloud architectures, including areas like access management, data encryption, and network security controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management: Regularly assess security risks and vulnerabilities within cloud environments, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulations: Maintain awareness of relevant security and privacy policies and regulations (such as NIST frameworks) and ensure USCIS' cloud deployments comply with these standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with IT professionals, lines of business, and external vendors to ensure cohesive security standards and facilitate secure cloud adoption. Advise senior leadership on cloud security best practices and emerging technologies, providing technical advice on IT issues with agency-wide impact.
• Lead and manage audits and incident response: Manage internal and external security audits, lead investigations into security breaches, and develop incident response plans for cloud environments.
  
  

Via Logic LLC Perks & Benefits:

• Remote Work: U.S. based remote position offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Health Care: Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO to support work-life balance. Full-time W2 position.
  
  

Must be available on company and or client provided communication tools such as Teams, Monday.com, Slack, email and for meetings between 8AM-5PM EST.

About Via Logic LLC: Via Logic Explorers are multi-disciplinary thinkers and problem solvers with diverse expertise in process improvement, domain analysis, technology optimization, and lean product delivery. Our team excels in automating enterprise infrastructures, advancing cybersecurity with intelligence, facilitating cloud-native and smart transitions, implementing DevSecOps principles, operationalizing thoughtful AI/ML solutions, and developing robust identity management strategies. By leveraging this broad expertise, we provide our clients with unique insights and actionable enterprise architectures designed to drive successful modernization efforts across both government and private sector environments.