Lead ISSE / Cloud Security Engineer

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Lead Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cloud Security Engineer to support their Cloud Acceleration Services. You will design and validate security controls across cloud and hybrid environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of cybersecurity experience with expertise in cloud security, backed by relevant certifications. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, with 5+ years in cloud security.
• Certifications required: CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, or equivalent; Security+ required.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure IAM/RBAC/PAM and assess Zero Trust control integration.
• Support STIG/SCAP/ACAS/security testing.
• Review penetration test results and engineer remediation strategies.

Skills

IAM/RBAC/PAM implementation

Cloud security knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

LEAD ISSE / CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER (CASBES):

Bowhead seeks a Lead Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cloud Security Engineer to support the upcoming Cloud Acceleration Services (CAS) Business Enterprise Systems (BES) located in Montgomery, AL. The Lead ISSE / Cloud Security Engineer will design and validate security controls for cloud and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Implements secure IAM/RBAC/PAM and assesses Zero Trust control integration
• Support STIG/SCAP/ACAS/security testing.
• Review penetration test results, and engineers remediation strategies for cloud-hosted and containerized applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Ten (10+) years cybersecurity engineering experience; five (5+) years supporting cloud security, DevSecOps security, or RMF engineering for DoD/Federal cloud-hosted systems.
• Certification: CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, or equivalent required/preferred; Security+ required; AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Kubernetes security certification preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. Top Secret preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.