JANUS Research Group is looking for aCloud Cybersecurity SMEthat will be a leading member of our Data Science Environment team, working to secure and protect the data science environment for Army Futures Command in Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud. We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity specialist to fill a key position on our team in Austin, TX. This position is a hybrid remote position that requires frequent onsite activities and meetings as needed.Responsibilities:
Provide overall direction and guidance for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and compliance for multiple organization level enterprise cloud applications
Development and delivery of system security and information assurance documentation, consistent with federal standards to support system certification and accreditation
Be an advocate for a modern, DevSecOps-style, approach for conducting testing and conveying control information (consistent with the NIST 800-53R5 Risk Management Framework)
Devise policy recommendations to streamline and accelerate successful security outcomes?
Provide guidance and oversight at the platform and application levels
Interact with senior policy directors at the Department and Service level, as needed
Perform actions as RMF POC and shall assist in managing and gaining IATTs/ATOs for unclassified/classified Government Cloud (Azure) information systems
Support the vulnerability and compliance programs-Patch Management
Interpret and remediate scan results in the context of defense in depth, network/computer security, consistent with mission requirements
Evaluate and validate technical processes used to support AandA activities necessary to ensure that unclassified/classified systems meet the organization's Cybersecurity requirements
Provide support to Security Controls Assessors and Validators to ensure authorization information, documentation, and related tasks are provided in accordance with authorization schedules and approved formats
Make necessary changes to documentation and eMASS packages to support IATTs/ATOs under RMF 2.0 and NIST 800-53R5
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other Scientific/Technical discipline and 8 years of related work experience
Must have experience with overall ATO process from registration to completion
Expert knowledge in Department of Defense information security policies, practices, and legal requirements including DoDI 8510.01, DISA STIGs, FedRAMP and eMASS
Must be knowledgeable in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53r5 and capable of reviewing, analyzing, and assessing systems configurations/architectures to identify security, safety, and mission-critical functions/components
Must be knowledgeable and have experience with Government Cloud (Azure/AWS) information systems
Must meet IAT-II requirements as specified in DoD 8570.01-M
Active Secret clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
CISSP Certificate
Experience working in a government cloud environment (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud)
GitHub/GitLab experience with Git-based deployment strategies
Familiarity with cloud security practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines