Ensure cloud-hosted IT systems are architected and designed to meet DoD security requirements, standards, and control baselines.
Review cloud security policies and provide recommendations to improve overall security posture, including protection, detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities for systems and data.
Apply knowledge of current advances in cloud security engineering and evolving cloud threats to support secure deployment of programs and applications.
Provide input throughout the deployment lifecycle to ensure systems meet DoD compliance requirements and are positioned to achieve/maintain ATO.
Provide guidance to assessment staff performing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments related to cloud hosting environments, ensuring findings are risk-prioritized and remediations are actionable.
Advise on control selection, inheritance, and implementation for cloud services (e.g., leveraging FedRAMP baselines and CSP-native controls) and assist teams in developing audit-ready artifacts and evidence.
Coordinate with SOC/Blue Team/IR stakeholders to align logging, monitoring, alerting, and response with mission objectives and compliance obligations.
Partner with engineering, DevSecOps, governance, and mission owners to balance security, performance, and cost in multi-cloud or hybrid architectures.
Track and incorporate changes in DoD cybersecurity policy, cloud provider security capabilities, and best practices to continually improve architecture and operations.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or in a related field.
5+ years of experience.
2+ years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.).
5+ years of experience achieving ATOs for compartmented DoD IT systems.
Cloud certification (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure).
Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology.
Experience working with OCI.
Experience working with enterprise DoD IT environments.
Must have a Top-Secret clearance.

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off.
B&A sponsored trainings and certifications.
Pet insurance benefits.
Commuter transit benefits.
Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more.
A formal mentorship program.
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities.
Brand Ambassador program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more.
Monthly teambuilding events.
B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.

Cyber Security Cloud SME

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