Cloud Cyber Security Engineer - TS/SCIXcelerate-Solutions-5 • Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Cloud Cyber Security Engineer - TS/SCI
Xcelerate-Solutions-5
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
About
As a Cloud Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical security expertise in securing, hardening, and maintaining compliance of cloud‑based software platforms and infrastructure across multiple secure networks. You will lean on your experience with security technologies, industry best practices, vulnerability management, and risk management frameworks (RMF) to employ effective security solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with compliance personnel, software engineers, system engineers, system architects, and Government counterparts to perform the full spectrum of systems and cyber security engineering tasks to ensure system regulatory compliance and security posture. Come join our award‑winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance Active TS/SCI
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices for cloud and cloud‑native environments
Perform security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis for cloud‑based systems across secure enclaves
Implement and manage security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
Ensure integration of security measures into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes
Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures, service configurations, and system design changes to understand the impact to security controls
Develop and maintain ATO packages and ensure compliance with DOD/IC standards and frameworks such as DODI 8500 series, NIST SP 800‑37, SP 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503
Implement and manage continuous monitoring solutions for cloud environments
Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and perform code reviews
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices
Requirements
Active or current Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in cybersecurity or additional years of experience in lieu of degree (ISSO experience must be supplemented with demonstrated technical expertise)
At least one DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II or higher certification e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, CISSP (or Associate)
5+ years securing cloud‑based software applications and infrastructure as well as the implementation of security controls to controlled cloud environments
5+ years of experience hardening Linux hosts and automating DISA STIG implementation
Demonstrated experience securing Kubernetes platforms (secrets management, RBAC, etc.) and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and containers; must understand microservices architecture and service mesh.
Demonstrated experience developing A&A packages to obtain and maintain ATO in secure environments. Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks NIST SP 800‑37, SP 800‑53, CNSSI 1253 and applicable DOD
Experience with tools such as Xacta or eMass, performing vulnerability compliance scans, and assessing STIG compliance
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation
Understanding of secure software development practices and code reviews
Experience with encryption and transport, especially in the cloud
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple IAT/IAM II or III advanced certifications (e.g. CISSP‑ISSAP/ISSEP, CISM, CCSP, Security X/CASP+)
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), AWS Security Specialty
Kubernetes certifications such as KCNA, CKA, CKS
Prior Linux administration experience and certifications such as Linux+, Red Hat certifications (e.g. RHCSA, RHCE)
Experience with ICD 503 and related compliance directives, policies, procedures
Experience with security tool such as Splunk, Nessus, SonarQube, as well as DAST & SAST tools such as Prisma Cloud and SonarQube
Experience applying Zero Trust framework to secure systems
Experience applying security controls to Generative AI implementations
About Xcelerate Solutions Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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