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Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist - Senior

Herndon, United StatesFull-time$80,000–$130,0002026-09-26 → 2026-10-08
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provide platform security oversight for a high-security IRS AWS and Databricks environment, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP High and NIST 800-53 standards.

Role type

Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist

Builds

Secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for U.S. Federal Government agencies

Domain

Federal Government / Cloud Security

Required skills

AWS security tooling, incident response, GRC practices, FedRAMP High compliance, NIST 800-53 knowledge, POA&M management, security control documentation (OSCAL), ATO process support, DR/COOP testing coordination

Preferred skills

IRS or Treasury cybersecurity contract experience, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, eMASS/GRC platform experience, Advanced VPC/PrivateLink architectures, Databricks security, Python/Terraform automation

Technologies

AWS (Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, IAM, Organizations, Control Tower), Databricks, Splunk, ELK, eMASS, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Tenable, Qualys, Inspector, Terraform, Git (via careerplan.io/jobs/79-00B-A3-C61-cloud-cybersecurity-specialist-senior-at-bdr-solutions-llc)

Responsibilities

Monitor AWS/Databricks telemetry for security anomalies and IAM misconfigurations; Review network controls and VPC security architecture; Coordinate incident response and serve as liaison to IRS CSIRC; Lead entitlement reviews and encryption compliance oversight; Provide senior security guidance on POA&M remediation; Support DR/COOP tests and security audit activities; Support IRS ATO renewal and continuous monitoring activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC