Senior Cybersecurity/Cloud Security Engineer

Rividium Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity/Cloud Security Engineer to support enterprise cybersecurity, cloud security, risk management, and security engineering within a federal environment.

The role focuses on translating cybersecurity requirements into practical technical solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The candidate will collaborate with ISSOs, engineers, and program leadership, applying RMF, NIST standards, and security controls to design, implement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, information assurance, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud security concepts and technologies.
• Experience with RMF, risk management, and applying security controls.
• Knowledge of security architecture, network security, IAM, encryption, hardening, and secure configurations.
• Experience with NIST standards and compliance.
• Ability to analyze technical environments and mitigate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud and enterprise technology environments.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and technical security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Assess cloud architectures, applications, networks, systems, and infrastructure for security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Apply security engineering principles throughout the system development and operational lifecycle.
• Support cloud security architecture, configuration, hardening, monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Implement security solutions aligned with policies, federal requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, vulnerability reviews, and technical evaluations.
• Support RMF/ATO activities, including documentation, control implementation, and continuous monitoring.
• Identify security weaknesses and provide remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, SCAs, system owners, engineers, and leadership.
• Support vulnerability management, configuration management, monitoring, and remediation.
• Evaluate cloud services and emerging technologies for security risks and compliance.
• Develop technical documentation and security architecture artifacts.

Skills

Cloud Security Engineering

AWS Security

Microsoft Azure Security

Google Cloud Security

Microsoft 365 Security

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Security Monitoring

SIEM

IAM

Vulnerability Management

System Hardening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

RSA Archer

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Description

Position Overview

RiVidium Inc. seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity/Cloud Security Engineer to support enterprise cybersecurity, cloud security, risk management, and security engineering initiatives within a federal environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience securing cloud environments while applying cybersecurity engineering principles, security controls, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices. This position will work closely with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, systems engineering, and compliance teams to design, implement, assess, and continuously improve secure technology environments. The successful candidate will be comfortable translating cybersecurity requirements into practical technical solutions and will have experience working with cloud platforms, security controls, vulnerability management, and federal cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud and enterprise technology environments.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and technical security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Assess cloud architectures, applications, networks, systems, and infrastructure for security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Apply security engineering principles throughout the system development and operational lifecycle.
• Support cloud security architecture, configuration, hardening, monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Implement security solutions aligned with organizational policies, federal requirements, and applicable cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, vulnerability reviews, and technical evaluations.
• Support the implementation and assessment of security controls in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Assist with security authorization activities, including system security documentation, control implementation, assessment evidence, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring.
• Identify security weaknesses and recommend practical remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), system owners, engineers, architects, and program leadership.
• Support vulnerability management, configuration management, security monitoring, and remediation efforts.
• Evaluate cloud services and emerging technologies for security risks and compliance considerations.
• Develop technical documentation, security architecture documentation, assessment reports, procedures, and recommendations.
• Support security automation and integration of cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Monitor changes to systems and cloud environments to ensure continued compliance with security requirements.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, technical meetings, and customer briefings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity and cloud security personnel.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, information assurance, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience with cloud security concepts and technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk management, security controls, vulnerability management, and security assessments.
• Experience implementing or assessing cybersecurity controls within enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of security architecture, network security, identity and access management, encryption, system hardening, and secure configuration practices.
• Experience with NIST cybersecurity standards and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to analyze technical environments, identify cybersecurity risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and program teams.

Required Certifications

Candidates must possess:

• AWS Cloud certification
• CISSP
• Scrum certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft 365 security.
• Experience with cloud security architecture and cloud-native security services.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity management, and security monitoring technologies.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, FISMA, and related federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting ATO, continuous monitoring, security control assessments, and POA&M management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, CI/CD security, or security automation.
• Experience with container, Kubernetes, or serverless security.
• Additional cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Google Cloud security certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as RSA Archer or ServiceNow GRC.

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with several of the following:

• Cloud Security Engineering
• AWS Security
• Microsoft Azure Security
• Google Cloud Security
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Network Security
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security Engineering
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Risk Management
• NIST RMF
• NIST SP 800-53
• FISMA
• Security Controls
• ATO / Authorization
• Continuous Monitoring
• POA&M Management
• Security Control Assessments
• DevSecOps
• Cloud Governance
• Infrastructure Security
• Security Automation
• SIEM and Security Analytics
• Configuration Management
• System Hardening

RiVidium Inc is seeking a “Senior Cybersecurity/Cloud Security Engineer” to support a federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval. As such, this job posting is intended to identify qualified candidates for a potential future opportunity and does not represent a currently available position. Compensation has not yet been determined and will be established based on contract requirements, candidate qualifications, experience, and applicable market conditions.

About the Organization Established in 2008, RiVidium, Inc. (dba TripleCyber) is a VA-Verified SDVOSB and an SBA-Certified 8(a) company. To prepare our clients for the future, RiVidium has balanced all parts of our organization to attract the finest employees in order to 'Strive to be the missing element defining tomorrow's technology'. RiVidium keeps pace and surpasses its competitors by meeting challenges of advancements in Logistics, Human Capital, Cyber, Intelligence & Technology.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources (HR) at [e-mail].