Cloud Security Engineer (Secret clearance)

Maxar Technologies is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a DoD customer. The role involves developing and maintaining cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with security mandates, and conducting vulnerability assessments within cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates
• Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Provide the Cloud Security Compliance & Risk Report, ensuring all cloud-based operations remain in accordance with DoD security requirements

Requirements:

• Active SECRET Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering
• Personnel must have demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments
• Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions is required
• Possess the knowledge and capability to implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies
• Personnel must be proficient in identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and cloud-native security solutions
• Desirable but not required certifications include CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals