Information Systems Security Officer - SME (cloud-based)

Knowledge Management, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as the senior technical Cloud security expert and advisor for the federal operational divisions SAA program. Lead advanced security engineering efforts for cloud and hybrid systems, providing expert guidance on RMF implementation, security architecture, control tailoring, assessments, and continuous monitoring to support secure cloud adoption across federal operational divisions.

Requirements

10+ years of systems security engineering experience with at least 5 years focused on Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
Hands-on experience leading RMF implementation and ATO efforts for complex cloud and hybrid systems.
Deep expertise in security control selection, tailoring, and implementation per NIST SP 800-53.
Strong background with FedRAMP, cloud security baselines, and hybrid cloud architectures.
Experience with security assessment tools (eMASS, ACAS, Fortify, STIGs) and POA&M management.
Proven ability to provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSOs and junior engineers.
Experience supporting cloud migration security efforts and new technology integration.
Strong understanding of continuous monitoring (NIST 800-137) in cloud environments.
Demonstrated success delivering high-quality security engineering deliverables on time.
Ability to analyze complex technical risks and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.
TS/SCI Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain).
CISSP and one Cloud Security certification (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft AZ-500, CCSP, or CASP+).
CRISC.
CCIE Security, or GIAC Cloud Security Automation.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Senior Cloud Security Architect or Principal ISSE with recent federal cloud ATO / FedRAMP experience from major integrators.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical Cloud security expert and advisor for the federal operational divisions SAA program.
Lead advanced security engineering efforts for cloud and hybrid systems.
Provide expert guidance on RMF implementation, security architecture, control tailoring, assessments, and continuous monitoring to support secure cloud adoption across federal operational divisions.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSOs and junior engineers.
Support cloud migration security efforts and new technology integration.
Analyze complex technical risks and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.