Cloud Security Engineer / ArchitectWe are seeking an energetic and motivatedA' Cloud Security EngineerA' to provide expertise on program plans, security engineering, and security and privacy requirements to support Cloud Computing efforts.A' A' You will ensure compliance with the latest FedRAMP and Agency requirements for Cloud hosting environments (Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), currently Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)A' performed under a large federal cybersecurity focused contract within the Department of Transportation (DOT).A' A' We need a strong Cloud Cybersecurity Engineering expert withA' exceptional technical and people skills to support and promote Innovation and Delivery.RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that requisite security capabilities are designed into future system upgrades and/or enhancementsSupport development of Agency level and program specific Common Controls and the Agency Common Controls CatalogEnsure compliance with the latest FedRAMP and Agency requirementsAssist in the security engineering reviews of solutions, projects and programs for operational and developmental systems that are being researched, designed and reviewed by various working groupsProvide guidance, program plans, and security engineering and framework support areas such as Trusted Internet Connection Initiative (TIC), Software Assurance, Mobile Device Security (Mobility), Remote Access Solutions (two-factor authentication requirements), Personal Identity Verification (PIV), and Defense Information Security (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)Attend meetings and workgroups requiring security engineering guidance and support as directedPrepare briefings and reports as requestedCoach, mentor, and develop junior to mid-level staff on consulting and Cloud Security EngineeringDevelop an Enterprise wide Security ArchitectureDesign of a security model based on current policiesAnalysis of security services (Infrastructure, Application, Identity) of existing and planned Cloud infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS) provided by the CSP, third party providers, and in-house capabilities and identify gaps in security servicesAssist in conducting architecture risk assessmentsAssist in the design of a security architecture and servicesAssist in the evaluation and implementation of the NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCoach, mentor, and develop junior to mid-level staff on consulting and Enterprise Information Security ArchitectureBACKGROUND15 or more years of relevant security experienceExpert knowledge of FISMA, FedRAMP and NIST guidanceHands on AWS and/or Azure experienceDemonstrated experience with broad array of cybersecurity tools and technologiesExperience at DOT and FAA is preferred but not requiredEDUCATIONSuccessful completion of a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in Business/EngineeringBachelor"A cents " cents s degreeAWS and/or Azure certification PreferredCISSP and/or CCSP PreferredLOCATIONWashington DC metropolitan area