Cloud Security Engineer - Senior

Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. Join us where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients- right when they need it most.

MAXISIQ is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer (Senior) to support mission critical operations in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time position pending award, expected in March 2025.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist in the design and management of the client’s cloud systems, applications, network operations, policies, and strategy.
• Define technical direction and roadmap for cloud migrations.
• Manage the transition plan, including technical solutions, implementation, and adaption of the cloud process.
• Architect multi-network, multi-domain, and multi-cloud solutions to meet requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technology.
• Advise the client on leading cloud practices and architectural approaches.
• Develop and modify scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure on cloud service platforms.
• Identify and evaluate the best cloud solutions for the organization.
• Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaption process.
• Incorporate security management and privacy requirements into cloud hardware, software, and applications.
• Design controls and processes that utilize available audit tools.
• Support cross functional teams with implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) life cycle steps to achieve system authorization and operation.
• Provide support to cybersecurity assessment & authorization (A&A) processes to gain system authorization to operate (ATO).
• Engage with technical stakeholders and other third parties to interpret technical requirements, standards/policies, architectural artifacts, implementation, budget development, program briefs, and status tracking.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• DoD 8570 IAM/IAT Level II certification. (This will change to a DoD 8140 equivalent once a DISA 8140 policy is released.)
• Active and relevant industry Cloud Certification.

Clearance:

• Secret clearance

Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience migrating from legacy systems (databases) and deploying complex cloud-based solutions; including architecting, implementing, and optimizing core infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based services for organizations.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture and application integration, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS solutions (AWS/Azure), data modeling, and Agile software development.
• Experience implementing DevOps, DevSecOps, and Agile standards and practices (highly desired).
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical topics for senior decision-makers.
• Prepare/deliver presentations to leadership.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and databases.

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