Cloud Security Specialist (API)

Isys Technologies

22h•Onsite

About The Position

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. I2X Technologies is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist (API) to support ongoing activities for a customer in Washington, DC. This position will be on-site.

Requirements

US Citizen
Extensive REST API experience specifically in implementing, securing, automating, testing, and documenting API integrations.
Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies
Proficient in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required
Minimum of 6 years' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate
Prefer experience with integrations between ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt
Experience implementing cloud-native serverless architectures and services
Experience architecting and implementing security controls across public cloud platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices including continuous integration/deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code methodologies
Experience implementing cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions for SaaS application security and visibility
Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53
Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.
At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.

Responsibilities

Build resilient, secure API integrations between cloud applications in support of an endto-end data access management solution.
Comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations
Support data loss prevention and cloud access security broker cloud initiatives
Work across multiple teams as a Cloud Security Engineer SME to support security design, build, implementation, and monitoring of cloud platforms, applications, and tools.
Offer technical consultation to cloud engineering teams on secure implementations
Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks