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# Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist

- **Company:** Agelix Consulting
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Layers, Databricks, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb5f02f612579a121634f1060ac63f8dc

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience working within FedRAMP High environments.
 * Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
 * Hands-on experience with POA&M management tools and processes.
 * Strong understanding of AWS security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, IAM, KMS).
 * Experience with security assessment and authorization (SA&A) processes.
 * Familiarity with IRS/Treasury cybersecurity policies is highly preferred.
 * Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation processes.
 * AWS Certified Security Specialty or equivalent certification preferred.
 * CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification highly preferred.
 * Knowledge of tax-processing systems or federal financial data environments preferred.

## Description

* Provide platform-wide security oversight and serve as the primary security liaison with Federal employees and IRS security teams.
 * Ensure continuous compliance with IRS/Treasury cybersecurity policies, NIST frameworks, and FedRAMP High requirements.
 * Conduct continuous risk assessments and document security findings in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) processes.
 * Manage the POA&M lifecycle: identify, track, remediate, and close security weaknesses within defined timelines.
 * Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure, applications, and data layers.
 * Design, implement, and validate security controls across AWS and Databricks environments.
 * Coordinate Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including System Security Plans (SSP) and security assessments.
 * Conduct security reviews of architecture changes and new service integrations.
 * Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
 * Support security audits and provide evidence packages for compliance reviews.


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