Cloud Security Engineer

Remote U.S.

Active Secret Clearance Required

@Orchard is partnered with a cutting edge geospatial technology client in their search for a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

·        Implement and maintain cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.

·        Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.

·        Conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments.

·        Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

·        Provide the Cloud Security Compliance & Risk Report, ensuring all cloud-based operations remain in accordance with DoD security requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

·        U.S. Citizenship

·        Active SECRET Clearance

·        Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or 

o   five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering.

·        Demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.

·        Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions is required.

·        Possess the knowledge and capability to implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies.

·        Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and cloud-native security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Desirable but not required certifications include CISSP, AWS Certified Security ‚Äì Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atorchard.com.