Certified AWS Solutions Architect Professional / Cloud Cyber Security Engineer with Federal Experience

Fathom Management LLC • Austin, TX

4d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Serves as a cloud cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and associated cybersecurity policies and procedures. Supports the DOD cybersecurity authorization process, including serving as an SME for an information system undergoing authorization. Applies knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls to assessing and authorizing large organizations’ IT infrastructure, including diverse enclaves, AIS applications, and IT processes. Determines severity values for identified vulnerabilities, such as non-compliant security controls, and evaluates potential impacts on current or future system authorization.

Provides audit-readiness and sustainment support by participating in all phases of audits and creating compliance documentation. Maintains cloud cybersecurity compliance, RMF, ATO, and audit documentation in a repository, including dates and modifications to relevant artifacts. The position supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is 100% remote. An active Secret or Top Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance; must possess IT-I or IT-II clearance.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.
• Five years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST A&A experience, including Zero Trust, SCCA FRD, and SRG.
• DOD cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with the general principles and implementation of the DOD authorization process, including cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for emerging technology areas such as cloud, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), warehouse execution systems, and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
• Experience assessing Information Assurance controls and conducting Certification & Accreditation reviews for large, complex organizations.
• Experience with DOD audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cloud cybersecurity SME for information-system Assessment and Authorization and associated policies and procedures.
• Support DOD cybersecurity authorization processes and advise on the authorization of information systems.
• Apply NIST 800-53 security controls to assessments and authorizations of large, complex IT environments.
• Determine vulnerability severity and assess potential effects on current or future system authorization.
• Provide audit-readiness and sustainment support, participate in all phases of audits, and create compliance documentation.
• Maintain cloud cybersecurity compliance, RMF, ATO, and audit artifacts in a repository, including artifact dates and modifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed