Cloud Cybersecurity SME

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: $120k-$150k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

JANUS Research Group is looking for a Cloud Cybersecurity SME that 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 A&A 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 & NIST 800-53R5

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s 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

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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