About this role
This role involves providing expert cybersecurity support for cloud-based platforms within defense and intelligence sectors, focusing on security assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance with government standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
- Perform security assessments and vulnerability management
- Implement and manage security controls for cloud systems
- Collaborate with compliance personnel to ensure regulatory adherence
- Develop ATO packages and security documentation
Technical Overview
The position requires expertise in cloud security, vulnerability management, security frameworks like NIST, and experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes in secure environments.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in cloud security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks such as NIST. They possess active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and have worked in defense or intelligence environments, demonstrating technical expertise and regulatory knowledge.
Must-Have Skills
Active Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibilityPolygraphBachelor's degree or equivalent experience8+ years industry experience5+ years cybersecurity experienceDoD 8570.01-M IAT Level IISecurity assessmentVulnerability managementRisk analysisSecurity policiesSecurity controlsCompliance standards
Nice-to-Have Skills
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningCross-domain transfer systemsDevSecOpsCloud-based platforms
Tools & Platforms
KubernetesCloud PlatformsSecurity Tools
Required Skills
Cloud SecurityCybersecurityVulnerability ManagementRisk Management FrameworkRMFSecurity AssessmentsKubernetesContainerized ApplicationsSecurity ControlsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ProceduresNIST SP 800-37NIST SP 800-53CNSSI 1253ICD 503ATO PackagesSecurity ReviewsSecurity StandardsVulnerability AnalysisRisk AnalysisSecurity ComplianceDefenseIntelligenceActive Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibilityPolygraph
Hard Skills
Cloud SecurityCybersecuritySecurity TechnologiesVulnerability ManagementRisk Management FrameworkRMFSecurity AssessmentsKubernetesContainerized ApplicationsSecurity ControlsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ProceduresSecurity Best PracticesNIST SP 800-37NIST SP 800-53CNSSI 1253ICD 503Vulnerability ManagementRisk AnalysisSecurity ReviewsATO Packages
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationTechnical ExpertiseCommunicationRegulatory ComplianceProblem Solving
Certifications
Required
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II
Keywords for Your Resume
Cloud SecurityCybersecurityVulnerability ManagementRisk Management FrameworkRMFSecurity AssessmentsKubernetesContainerized ApplicationsSecurity ControlsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ProceduresNIST SP 800-37NIST SP 800-53CNSSI 1253ICD 503ATO PackagesSecurity ReviewsSecurity StandardsVulnerability AnalysisRisk AnalysisSecurity ComplianceDefense SectorIntelligence CommunityActive Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibilityPolygraphATO packagesNIST standards
Deal Breakers
Lack of active Top Secret clearance, No SCI eligibility, Less than 8 years of experience, No experience with NIST standards, No security clearance
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