Yakshna Solutions · 2 hours ago
SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expYakshna Solutions, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that provides professional IT solutions and services. They are seeking an SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE) responsible for delivering advanced security engineering support across cloud and enterprise environments, executing security control assessments, and leading vulnerability management activities.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Delivers advanced security engineering and assessment support across cloud and enterprise environments, with a focus on continuous authorization, Zero Trust architecture, and risk reduction
Executes Security Control Assessments in accordance with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A, leveraging automated and AI-assisted tools to support evidence collection, risk scoring, prioritization, and authorization decision briefings
Provides hands-on engineering support to the Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering Branch, leading the design and implementation of resilient cybersecurity architectures and integrating AI-based capabilities into daily security operations
Conducts Security Impact Assessments, develops and maintains security frameworks and interconnection agreements, and continuously optimizes cybersecurity IT processes to align with federal and agency requirements
Leads vulnerability management activities by analyzing scan results, prioritizing and escalating critical issues, addressing CISA directives, and supporting CDM, FISMA, and Ongoing Authorization requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in related field
10 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity field
Extensive hands-on experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer supporting federal or highly regulated environments
Strong background in designing, securing, and operating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
Experience implementing and validating NIST 800-53 security controls within cloud and enterprise systems, including support for ATO and Ongoing Authorization activities
Practical experience with Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security models, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring
Use of security engineering and vulnerability management tools such as cloud-native security services, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and automated scanning platforms
Preferred
Foundational certifications such as CISSP, CAP, or GLSC preferred
Cloud certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security, AWS Solutions Architect preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Health
Dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Training and professional development assistance
Company
Yakshna Solutions
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a minority and women-owned 8(a) certified business enterprise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-26
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