Federal Cloud Security Lead | ATO, DevSecOps, AWS

LMI; United States; Hybrid; USD 134,367 - 232,404; Full time

Job summary

A government digital solutions provider is seeking a Security Lead to oversee compliance and security for cloud-based applications. This role is vital for ensuring adherence to federal standards and requires deep expertise in AWS cloud security. The ideal candidate will integrate DevSecOps practices and mentor development teams. While primarily remote, occasional travel to Washington, D.C. is expected. A comprehensive understanding of ATO processes and security frameworks is essential. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Lead on federal IT programs.
• Hands-on experience with federal security architectures.
• Track record of leading systems through ATO lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce security and compliance approach.
• Lead system through ATO lifecycle and manage documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage incident response.

Skills

Federal security expertise

Cloud security experience in AWS

Integration of DevSecOps practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Tools

NIST guidance

FedRAMP

AWS security services

Job description

A government digital solutions provider is seeking a Security Lead to oversee compliance and security for cloud-based applications. This role is vital for ensuring adherence to federal standards and requires deep expertise in AWS cloud security. The ideal candidate will integrate DevSecOps practices and mentor development teams. While primarily remote, occasional travel to Washington, D.C. is expected. A comprehensive understanding of ATO processes and security frameworks is essential. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.