Cloud Security Specialist
Core
Supports security of large hybrid on-premise and multi-cloud environments, reviewing authorization packages, performing continuous monitoring, and providing architecture guidance for cloud workloads.
Role type
Cloud Security Specialist (IC)
Builds
Secure cloud-hosted systems and container/serverless workloads for US federal government clients
Domain
US Federal Government / Cloud Security
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, FedRAMP authorization, continuous monitoring, container security, serverless security, incident response, cost/security optimization, compliance auditing
Preferred skills
AWS security services, Microsoft Azure security services, NIST 800-53 frameworks
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53
Responsibilities
Review cloud authorization packages and support Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions. Perform continuous monitoring of CSP environments for security and compliance. Provide cloud security architecture guidance and design reviews. Support container and serverless workload security including image scanning. Support incident response and remediation for cloud-hosted systems. Monitor cloud cost and usage patterns for security optimization. Maintain documentation of security controls and architecture decisions. Support periodic security assessments and audits.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
