Cloud Security Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Details Job Description Computer World Services Corporation (CWS) is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as Cloud Security Architect. Plans and designs cybersecurity solutions and capabilities that enable theorganization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Definesand develops cybersecurity requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and analysis ofexisting systems. Develops cybersecurity integration plans to protect existing infrastructure and to incorporatefuture solutions. Designs action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, monitoring,incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging cybersecurity threats. Utilizes a variety of securityinformation and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS),and other tools in designs. Partners with stakeholders to encourage the adoption of security-compatible softwaredesigns and best practices. Keeps abreast of the latest intelligence from law enforcement and other sources ofcyber threat information. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services within the cloud. Responsible for the successful configuration and implementation of cloud-based security solutions to reduce risk to an acceptable level. Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture, including reference models, segment and cloud solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes. Serves as a cybersecurity SME with regards to cybersecurity architecture policies and procedures. Provides cybersecurity management support to Program Management Offices for emerging information systems through the acquisition lifecycle and, where applicable, into sustainment. Provides technical support and guidance to facilitate the identification and integration of cybersecurity controls at the onset of the acquisition lifecycle for emerging cloud capabilities. Serves as a principal liaison for enterprise-level boundary defense initiatives to ensure consistent and sufficient identification and implementation of applicable cybersecurity controls in concert with the agency cybersecurity and cloud architecture and NIST security guidelines. Provides oversight for the design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions providing standards for access control capabilities across the enterprise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems. Job Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor' Degree 8 years of related experience which includes specific experiences below: Knowledge of cloud-native software development Expertise of how to conduct cloud operations in AWS or Azure Cloud-native software development. Cloud operations in AWS or Azure. Knowledge of cloud computing architectures, cloud governance and risk management, business continuity, infrastructure security, virtualization and containers, incident response, application security, data security and encryption, and identity and access management. Certifications Certified Cloud Security Engineer/Architect. Formal security certification on cloud service provider platforms (e.g., AWS) Formal general security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cloud Security Alliance - Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, (ISC) 2 Certified in Cybersecurity / Systems Security Certified Practitioner, GSEC - Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials , Offensive Security Certified Professional, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker.) Knowledge of cloud computing architectures, cloud governance and risk management, business continuity, infrastructure security, virtualization and containers, incident response, application security, data security and encryption, and identity and access management. Security Clearance Active Top Secret Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) NA Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at or email protected .

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