Remote Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer (IL5/RMF)

DecisionPoint Corporation

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer to support RMF alignment, STIG compliance, and IL5 cloud security operations for AWS GovCloud environments in a large federal mission context. You will analyze impact, update documentation, and ensure secure, compliant cloud operations across migration and modernization efforts.

You will collaborate with cloud architects, ISSM/ISSO teams, cybersecurity analysts, DevSecOps, and administrators to maintain a secure,

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with Tier 5 background investigation.
Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
5+ years in cloud security or cybersecurity compliance in federal/DoD environments.

Responsibilities

Perform RMF impact analysis for changes affecting cloud security posture.
Update RMF docs: SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, control evidence.
Ensure STIG compliance for cloud services, OS, containers, and components.
Validate encryption, IAM changes, auditing and logging controls.
Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation tracking.
Assist IL5 migration security validation with no compliance degradation.
Review baselines, IaC templates, and cloud security policies for RMF/Zero Trust.
Conduct log analysis and correlate with SIEM outputs for compliance follow-up.
Support COOP/DR planning from security controls perspective.
Assist ISSM/ISSO during audits and ATO activities.
Document findings, remediation steps, and compliance reports for leadership.