Information Systems Security Engineer SME (cloud-based)

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Knowledge Management Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics Warehouse Services Distance Learning/Training Enterprise Solutions Financial Management Support Program Management Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998 our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance drive cost and operational effectives and map technology needs for tomorrows requirements.

Title: Information Systems Security Engineer - SME (cloud-based)

Location: Washington DC (onsite/hybrid)

Position: 1

Duration: Multi-year program

Start date: ASAP

Security Clearance: Top Secret/ TS/SCI

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Position Summary

Serve as the senior technical Cloud security expert and advisor for the federal operational divisions SAA program. Lead advanced security engineering efforts for cloud and hybrid systems providing expert guidance on RMF implementation security architecture control tailoring assessments and continuous monitoring to support secure cloud adoption across federal operational divisions.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of systems security engineering experience with at least 5 years focused on Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience leading RMF implementation and ATO efforts for complex cloud and hybrid systems.
• Deep expertise in security control selection tailoring and implementation per NIST SP 800-53.
• Strong background with FedRAMP cloud security baselines and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with security assessment tools (eMASS ACAS Fortify STIGs) and POA&M management.
• Proven ability to provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSOs and junior engineers.
• Experience supporting cloud migration security efforts and new technology integration.
• Strong understanding of continuous monitoring (NIST 800-137) in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-quality security engineering deliverables on time.
• Ability to analyze complex technical risks and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain)

Location

• National Capital Region (Hybrid/Onsite)

Certifications

• CISSP and one Cloud Security certification (AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft AZ-500 CCSP or CASP)
• CRISC
• CCIE Security or GIAC Cloud Security Automation

Education

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Engineering Information Systems or related technical field required. Masters degree preferred.

Ideal Background

• Senior Cloud Security Architect or Principal ISSE with recent federal cloud ATO / FedRAMP experience from major integrators.

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Required Experience:

IC