Cloud Engineer (Top Secret), IPKeys Technologies, Arlington, VA
IPKeys Technologies -
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Arlington, VA,
US
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Cloud Engineer (Top Secret)
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Overview
The Cloud Engineer/Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides an expert level of functional knowledge to the project and team leadership in a specialized field such as business, engineering, IT Governance and knowledge management. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, business process, quality assurance, organizational planning, configuration and data information systems, major enterprise-wide technology deployments, or strategic enterprise infrastructure redesign.
This position requires a (DoD) Top Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
Monitors and implements Cloud Computing Plan for Operations (C3PO) practices e.g., receive, review, and coordination of intercepts, hardware reuse, and independent security assessments Support Joint & Co-Use Cybersecurity activities and information requests.
Supports the sponsorship of new services and facilities as needed.
Supports Combatant Command and 4th Estate unique security inquiries and provides recommendations for tailored processes.
Helps facilitate and prioritize interactions between CSPs and Government entities to prioritize the review of authorization packages.
Collaborating with system owners to identify and design topologies for custom business and scientific applications in any of the four cloud services providers.
Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
Modifying and improving existing systems.
Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
Evaluating cloud services for functionality and security.
Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Architect and demonstrate cloud solutions to potential customers with the benefits of migrating to the cloud.
Review documentation of cloud service providers and develop policies and procedures for using them in the enterprise.
Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.
Qualifications
This position requires IAT II+ or IAM III certifications - CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GSLC, CCISO, CCSP, CISM.
Experience
MA/MS and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a technical discipline or fifteen (15) years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrable hands-on experience in one of the four cloud service providers - Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
Hands-on experience in the areas like systems engineering, computing, storage, networking, software development, and cybersecurity.
Experience in systems migration to the cloud and DoD Risk Management Framework.
Experience consulting with system owners on how to design, migrate, and optimize their solutions on cloud services.
Business process improvement/reengineering experience.
Experience with industry methods for process improvement, organizational design, or performance optimization.
Strong project management, solutions development.
Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess business requirements.
High level of proficiency in briefing managers and communicating recommendations regarding status of project.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Superior customer service and relationship management skills.
Ability to effectively interact with management and staff at all levels within a multi-level organization.
Security
This position requires a (DoD) Top Secret Clearance