Cloud Cybersecurity Manager

Vital Tech Solutions • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management for a federal agency’s AWS GovCloud environment. This role ensures continuous adherence to DoD and federal security mandates, including implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) , and oversees Authorization to Operate (ATO) compliance for mission -critical cloud systems.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance / Favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation
• Must be able to support on -site work in the National Capital Region
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 8+ years managing cybersecurity programs in cloud environments, including budgets >$100M
• 8+ years experience with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800 -53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, FISMA compliance
• 8+ years analyzing vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions
• 8+ years supporting DoD defensive cyber operations (incident response, reporting, recovery)
• Deep expertise in cloud security compliance (AWS GovCloud, ZTA, NIST RMF)
• Expert knowledge of DoD Cloud Computing SRG Impact Levels 2, 4, 5
• Experience managing large Agile development or operational teams
• Possess one or more relevant certifications (CISSP, CISSP -ISSMP, CISM, CISSO, FITSP -M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience maintaining 24/7 cloud enterprise security operations
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing Zero Trust Architecture in a federal cloud environment

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, U.S. Cyber Command, and federal directives.
• Implement NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ensure ongoing adherence to cybersecurity policies and controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Implement advanced security architectures for predictive threat detection and response.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and reporting of security posture.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Maintain ATO status for DoD Cloud Computing SRG Impact Levels 2, 4, and 5 systems.
• Manage a cybersecurity team of up to 30 professionals.
• Support 24/7 operational readiness for cloud and mission -critical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager