General Dynamics Information Technology ยท 1 day ago
Cloud Security Engineer SME - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $259K/yr
15+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer SME to provide expert guidance on securely configuring cloud services, assess risks, and develop compliance strategies for cloud security standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Recommend the most effective methods of securely configuring new and existing Cloud services in the customers environment
Develop Cloud configurations to be hosted on GITHUB and available for use by project teams using terraform or native cloud vendor scripting services
Recommend rules for detecting and alerting on Cloud configurations
Collaborate with Cloud vendors to include Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google to review the security features of the offerings
Assess and recommend Cloud resources and identify policies for the enterprise across the major Cloud vendors
Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques and related cloud architecture
Identifies vulnerabilities and risks associated with Cloud misconfigurations, particularly with respect to systems processing extremely sensitive data
Helps to define and update Cloud security standards/requirements necessary to minimize the risks associated with Cloud misconfigurations
Assists with establishing an approach to monitoring compliance with specific Cloud security standards of systems in the Cloud
Develop scripts, terraform files, and/or Cloud Development Kits (CDK) to assist project teams with an automated means to implement and validate Cloud configuration standards
Reviews and analyzes Cloud configuration compliance data to inform risk remediation and/or risk mitigation strategies
Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned
Provides expert guidance and leadership to less experienced cloud development personnel
May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager)
May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex cloud development solutions
Recognized as a subject matter expert in cloud technology
Qualification
Required
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must currently possess
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must be able to obtain
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Cloud Engineering
Cloud Security
Cybersecurity
Technical Training, Certification(s) and/or Degree (Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.)
10+ years of related experience
Demonstrated experience with Cloud services vendors (Amazon, Microsoft, Google and/or Oracle)
Demonstrated experience with enterprise cybersecurity management platforms
Demonstrated experience engineering and deploying IT/Cloud capabilities
Demonstrated ability to provide triage effectively and independently, and problem resolution for technical issues
Demonstrated record of sound judgment and problem-solving skills necessary to make recommendations to Customer management
Demonstrated working knowledge of information security policies and regulations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with implementation and assessment of security controls that support authorization and accreditation processes
Demonstrated experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework
Demonstrated project management experience
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP certifications
Benefits
Flexible work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
An Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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