Tanaq Technical Services · 1 day ago
Senior Security Engineer (AI/Cloud Modernization)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expTanaq Technical Services (TTS) is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that specializes in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to provide AI/Cloud Modernization support to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, ensuring that all development and cloud infrastructure meet federal security requirements while supporting secure delivery of enterprise-scale solutions.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrate security into the software development lifecycle, including encryption, role-based access control, and authentication mechanisms
Implement federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, OMB M-Memos) across all DevOps and AI/ML initiatives
Support development and security of CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows
Conduct risk assessments and manage POA&Ms with HUD IT Security Office
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure secure cloud infrastructure, containerization, and microservices
Maintain compliance documentation and provide guidance on data privacy, security standards, and model integrity
Participate in AI/ML proofs of concept to identify and mitigate potential security risks
Qualification
Required
7+ years of federal cybersecurity experience
Experience securing DevOps pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML systems
Expertise in encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding
Knowledge of federal frameworks and compliance requirements (FedRAMP, NIST RMF, OMB guidance)
Experience managing POA&Ms and coordinating with IT Security Offices
Ability to pass required Federal background screening and obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (required)
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CCSP (required)
Preferred
Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus
Previous experience supporting HUD OCIO preferred
Master's degree in related field (preferred)
AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)
FedRAMP / NIST compliance training (preferred)
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
EAP
Education Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
Tanaq Technical Services
Tanaq Technical Services, a subsidiary of St.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase