Cloud Security Engineer

Prescient Edge • Doral, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prescient Edge is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support a Federal Government client. This role involves ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security controls within cloud environments. The engineer will implement security controls and frameworks, manage identity and access, monitor security, and utilize cloud-native security solutions. Responsibilities include configuring IAM solutions, RBAC, and ZTA principles, developing security documentation such as SSP, SAR, and POA&M, and providing compliance reports to ensure adherence to DoD security requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in developing secure web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Angular.
• Demonstrated experience in API development with REST and GraphQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including serverless architecture and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
• Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering.
• Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.
• CISSP certification.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies.
• Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
• 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.
• Implement cloud security frameworks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
• Utilize SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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