Senior Cloud SCA-R

Tier4Group; Fort Meade (MD); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tier4 Group seeks a Senior Cloud SCA-R to lead DoD cloud security assessments at Fort Meade, VA. The role entails performing analyses, validating CSO readiness, and delivering security assessment packages under RMF guidelines.

Requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and hands-on use of eMASS or similar GRC tools. You will coordinate with CSP documentation and milestones, draft authorization memos, and ensure residual risk is clearly stated.

Formación

• Eight years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field is preferred.
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification required.
• Familiarity with RMF, SRG, and DoD cybersecurity controls.
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or similar GRC tools.
• Experience documenting security controls and assessment packages.

Responsabilidades

• Perform analysis and independent validations of CSOs, and conduct ConMon activities.
• Prepare Cloud Security Assessment Packages, including residual risk statements.
• Review CSP documentation and artifacts like SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms.
• Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda and Provisional Authorization memos.
• Validate CSO controls in eMASS/GRC tools and maintain MSR tracking.
• Organize documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.

Conocimientos

Cloud security

RMF SRG

eMASS

Technical writing

IAT III

Azure & AWS

Educación

Bachelor's degree (IT)

DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III

Herramientas

eMASS

AWS

Azure

GRC tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior Cloud SCA-R

Full Time

100% Onsite - Fort Meade, MD

TOP SECRET Clearance

AWS/AZURE

We are seeking a Senior Cloud SCA-R to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs. Must have and maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
• Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
• Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
• Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSPs readiness posture.
• Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
• Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
• Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&Ms, and any Deviation Requests.
• Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
• Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
• Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
• Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
• Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
• Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
• Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
• Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Education and Certifications:

• o Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
• o DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification

• Experience:

• o Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position

• Skills and Knowledge:

• o Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
• o Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
• o Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
• o Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
• o Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
• o Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
• o Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations