Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor focused on Defense and National Security. They are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to modernize and secure USSOUTHCOM’s Enhanced Domain Awareness ecosystem by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security controls across Azure and AWS environments.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cloud security controls within AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, IL 4, and IL 5 security requirements
- Design and administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and privileged access controls
- Support implementation of Zero Trust security architectures and security automation initiatives
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and remediation activities across cloud platforms
- Configure and manage cloud-native security monitoring and logging capabilities
- Integrate security controls into DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows
- Support accreditation, audit preparation, and cybersecurity compliance reporting activities
- Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and data architects to ensure secure solution design
- Provide technical recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the EDA environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field
- Five (5) years of equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree
- Demonstrated experience implementing cloud security frameworks and controls
- Experience configuring and administering IAM solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and security compliance reviews
- Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
- Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust architectures
- Experience with cloud security monitoring, incident detection, and response activities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- CISSP certification
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity certifications
- Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense organizations
- Experience operating in classified and mission-critical environments
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security practices
Company Overview
Barbaricum is a government relations company that offers strategic communications, research, and analysis solutions. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://barbaricum.com.