Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Ennoble First Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennoble First is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer to support cloud-based information systems, RMF implementation, and security accreditation. You will work with government stakeholders to ensure IA requirements are met while shaping secure cloud architectures across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud security and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 certifications within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments with IA/ cybersecurity focus.
• Experience with RMF, SSPs, contingency plans, and continuity of operations.
• Experience with security architecture evaluations and guidance development.
• Knowledge of IaC concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• DoD 8570 certifications within 30 days of start date or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes to ensure IA and security requirements.
• Assist in defining desired state and risk thresholds and analyze state information for compliance.
• Advise leadership on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures.
• Evaluate applications to determine if software assurance best practices are followed.
• Recommend tools and capabilities for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments to meet security requirements.
• Implement cloud security architectures, tools, and processes for secure enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with Intelligence Community clients to meet security requirements.

Skills

Cloud security design

RMF

Agile development

Documentation & SSPs

Security architecture evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Azure Bicep

Job description

Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer Location: Reston, VA Required Clearance: TS/SCI (CI Poly Eligible) Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Shift: Day Travel: No Relocation Assistance: Yes

Company Overview We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.

Position Overview Ennoble First is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer to support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation of cloud-based information systems. In this role, you will help ensure cloud environments meet Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity requirements while assisting with security architecture, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, cloud security engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with technical teams and government stakeholders to implement secure cloud solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure Information Technology (IT) systems meet organizational Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Assist in defining organizational desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance.
• Work with leadership to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that support mission objectives.
• Assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, and specialized utility programs to determine whether software assurance best practices are followed.
• Recommend tools and capabilities based on research of the current environment and knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements.
• Implement cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that support secure enterprise environments.
• Work with Intelligence Community clients to ensure cloud environments meet established security requirements.
• Collaborate with cloud security experts to identify and implement secure cloud technologies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality, and COTS, GOTS, and open-source tools to meet objectives.
• Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), 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 working in an Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• 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 (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay Range $125,000-$155,000 The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ennoble First is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. E-Verify Participation Ennoble First participates in E-Verify. Learn more at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ennoble First participates in E-Verify. The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page. EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination www.dhs.gov/E-Verify E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.