Systems Engineer

J5 Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health coverage

6% 401(k) match

PTO

tuition reimbursement

bonuses

professional development

Job summary

J5 Consulting seeks a qualified candidate for a Cloud Computing Consultant position in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves facilitating reviews of cloud service architectures, maintaining compliance, and ensuring security protocols are followed. Ideal applicants should have experience with AWS, Google Cloud, and security assessments, as well as an active Top Secret Security Clearance. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health coverage and a 6% 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud service architectures and compliance tools.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Review cloud service architectures and maintain A&A packages.
• Design, implement, and assess systems utilizing cloud technology.
• Create and monitor POA&M.

Skills

Facilitating TEMs with cloud service providers

Continuous monitoring requirements

Security control assessments

Project management

Preparing technical reports

Tools

AWS

Oracle Cloud

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Xacta 360

Nessus

Job description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

Introduction

The Sponsor's office is working to accelerate mission delivery and connect mission partners with the power of commercially-driven cloud computing. The Sponsor brings multi-cloud solutions to mission environments, supporting cloud services providers (CSPs), and offering cloud services across multiple networks.

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Facilitating TEMs with cloud service providers to review cloud service architectures
• Maintaining A&A packages across multiple services/systems in accordance with FIPS-199, NIST 800-53, and CNSS 1253
• Designing, implementing, assessing or reviewing systems utilizing cloud technology with AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
• Utilizing or reviewing cross domain technology and common architecture designs
• Continuous monitoring requirements including scan analysis with tools such as Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys
• Creating, monitoring, or closing POA&M
• Utilizing compliance tools such as Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer
• Common control provider concept within the NIST RMF
• Security control assessments including working with SCAs and preparing security packages
• Information system security engineering activities
• Project management including planning, task tracking, milestone management, and resource coordination
• Developing and maintaining program metrics, performance indicators, and compliance status dashboards
• Preparing technical reports, program highlights, status briefings, and leadership communications

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Using the Sponsor's or IC element A&A process
• Creating or reviewing A&A body of evidence documentation in a cloud security environment
• Identifying, implementing, or reviewing appropriate information security controls
• Working in Xacta 360
• Experience with Sponsor's A&A tools

US Citizenship

• This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel

• This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% employer-paid health coverage
• a 6% 401(k) match
• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• bonuses
• professional development, and more.