UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies ยท 1 month ago
Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to support the Military Community and Family Policy Outreach & Digital Enterprise Services. The role involves designing and managing cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD security protocols, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to address audit requirements.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud based solutions within DoD environments
This role requires expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms, with a focus on delivering scalable, high availability solutions while adhering to government mandated security standards
Design and engineer secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS and other cloud platforms to meet client requirements
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management
Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of applications
Develop and manage DevSecOps pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework, emphasizing security and compliance. Write advanced scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Bash to resolve automation and deployment challenges
Ensure all cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and address audit requirements
Monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates
Provide expert evaluations of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and operational goals
Work independently and collaboratively to resolve complex issues within DoD cloud environments
Escalate risks, constraints, and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or related field
Certified in one of the following: CISM; CISSO; FITSP-M; GCIA; GCSA; GCIH; GSLC; GICSP; CISSP-ISSMP; or CISSP
Eight (8+) years managing cloud-based cybersecurity projects of similar complexity
Eight (8+) years with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level
US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract
Preferred
Eight (8+) years in vulnerability management & penetration-testing corrective actions
Eight (8+) years supporting DoD defensive cyber operations: system protection, incident handling, reporting, recovery