Cloud Security Engineer

This role is contingent upon winning the award

The Health and Services Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Cloud Security Engineer to work in the Seaside CA area. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting the Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC) Manpower Personnel Testing Analysis (MPTA) mission.

In this mission we deliver advanced scientific technical and IT solutions that enable the development delivery and continuous improvement of DoW testing and assessment systems including the cloud-based CAT-ASVAB platform and associated language testing systems. Our team supports secure scalable cloud environments that process sensitive personnel data and power mission-critical applications used across the Department of Defense.

As a Cloud Security Engineer you will play a critical role in safeguarding cloud infrastructure applications and data by implementing robust cybersecurity controls aligned with DoW standards. You will support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities continuous monitoring and system authorization processes while ensuring compliance with NIST DISA and DoW cybersecurity requirements. This role directly contributes to protecting the integrity availability and confidentiality of systems that support military recruiting assessment and readiness initiatives.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on innovation DevSecOps and cloud modernization helping DTAC maintain secure and resilient systems that support critical national defense missions.

2. Primary Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain security architectures for cloud-based systems supporting DoW testing platforms including web-based and cloud-based applications (e.g. CAT-ASVAB systems).
• Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies including RMF (Risk Management Framework) NIST SP 800-53 controls and DISA Cloud Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
• Support the full lifecycle of system authorization (ATO) including development of System Security Plans (SSPs) POA&Ms security assessments and continuous monitoring activities.
• Implement and enforce Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure configuration baselines across cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities threats and incidents; coordinate incident response and reporting in accordance with DoW requirements.
• Engineer and maintain secure cloud infrastructure solutions compliant with FedRAMP and DISA Impact Level (IL) requirements (IL2IL5 as applicable).
• Implement Zero Trust DevSecOps and continuous monitoring strategies aligned with DoW CIO modernization guidance.
• Perform security assessments code scanning vulnerability remediation and risk mitigation activities for cloud-hosted applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers system administrators and data teams to integrate security into system design development and deployment processes.
• Maintain documentation security artifacts and compliance evidence within systems such as eMASS.
• Ensure protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in cloud environments.

3. Basic Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelors degree (BS/BA) or Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing implementing and managing cloud security solutions and cybersecurity programs.
• Demonstrated experience with DoW RMF ATO processes and NIST 800-series frameworks.
• Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (e.g. AWS Azure or DoW-approved cloud platforms) in compliance with DISA SRG and FedRAMP requirements.
• Experience implementing STIGs vulnerability management and continuous monitoring programs.
• Strong knowledge of network security encryption identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines and secure software development practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoW background investigation (Tier 3 or higher) and meet IT access requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoW security clearance.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP CCSP AWS/Azure Security Specialty CEH or CASP.
• Experience working in DoW or federal environments particularly with DHRA DMDC or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with eMASS cybersecurity compliance tools (e.g. Fortify Sonatype) and automated security scanning tools.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture and cloud-native security controls.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps frameworks and container security (e.g. Kubernetes Docker security).
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud systems testing platforms or data analytics environments.
• Strong communication skills with ability to support audits brief leadership and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

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