Cloud Security Engineer (Secret clearance)

Maxaar•Herndon, VA

13d•$92,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Requirements

Active SECRET Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering.
Personnel must have demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions is required.
Possess the knowledge and capability to implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies.
Personnel must be proficient in identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and cloud-native security solutions.

Nice To Haves

Desirable but not required certifications include CISSP, AWS Certified Security‚ Äì Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments.
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
Provide the Cloud Security Compliance & Risk Report, ensuring all cloud-based operations remain in accordance with DoD security requirements.