Cloud Security Engineer

Recro LLC
McLean, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Software Applications Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Open Source Technology Software Engineering Utility Software Cloud Platform System Cloudformation Information Technology
+2 more
Bicep Terraform

Job description

As a security engineer on our team, you’ll evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure that Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements. You’ll assist in defining organizations’ desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance. You’ll work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that can help meet defined objectives. You’ll assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements. You will implement the cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that you helped to shape and define. Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment while collaborating with tomorrow’s cloud security experts.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native functionality, and COTs, GOTS, and open source tools to meet objectives
  • Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans
  • Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Experience with working in an Agile development environment
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
  • Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 30 days of start date

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Experience with cloud technologies
  • Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the company

Recro, a Certified Small Business, helps federal agencies achieve their goals through IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud services, and digital transformation. We prioritize innovation, employee growth, and a collaborative work environment, guided by our core value - to make a difference., Benefits at Recro

  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k - 6% matching and 401k profit sharing
  • PTO - 120 Hours
  • Federal Holidays
  • Education and Tuition Reimbursements
  • Wellness Benefits
  • A lot of cool gear!

Working at Recro

  • A Great Culture - We are building a culture at Recro where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. If you are ready to grow your career and Recro (re-invent) the way our clients operate, you have come to the right place.
  • A Great Place to Work - Employees are treated like people, not line items. We work smart when we can and hard when we must but we always do it together, as a team. We are a team with tons of passion and enthusiasm to blaze new trails and improve the state of our clients, the broader community, and even the world.
  • A Great Place to Contribute - We believe diverse perspectives improve each challenge that we face. We trust and enable our amazing people to accomplish amazing feats. At Recro, you will be empowered to deliver your best work.

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