Cloud Services Engineer

Cloud Services Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Operations & Cybersecurity, with 12+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, specializing in cloud security, SIEM optimization, and Zero Trust Architecture for DoD environments.
• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity and cloud certifications, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, and ITIL v4 Foundation.
• Extensive experience securing enterprise-scale cloud environments, implementing Zero Trust models, identity and access management (IAM), and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
• Proven track record designing and managing SIEM implementations, including Azure Sentinel, to optimize cloud security analytics and threat response capabilities.
• Strong background in secure cloud integration, leveraging AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments to enhance operational security.
• Expertise in containerized security solutions, including Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC frameworks such as Terraform and Ansible, to automate security deployments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring cloud security initiatives align with USSOCOM’s mission objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex cloud security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud-based cybersecurity architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with USSOCOM’s digital transformation and mission-critical operations.
• Develop cloud security strategies and frameworks that incorporate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), identity management, and AI-driven threat detection, enhancing USSOCOM’s cybersecurity resilience.
• Manage Secure Information and Event Manager (SIEM) integrations, leveraging Microsoft Sentinel and other advanced security telemetry tools to optimize real-time threat detection and response.
• Implement and refine security policies for cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53, DISA STIG, and DoD cybersecurity mandates, while proactively identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cloud security audits, incorporating threat modeling, SAST/DAST, and advanced analytics to fortify mission-critical applications.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, automating secure cloud deployments.
• Synchronize technology roadmaps with USSOCOM’s strategic objectives, integrating cybersecurity modernization initiatives, AI-driven solutions, and cloud-native security services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity engineers, cloud architects, developers, and mission stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of cloud security solutions.
• Engage with senior leadership to present cybersecurity risk assessments, cloud security strategies, and compliance recommendations, supporting operational readiness.
• Monitor and optimize cloud security posture, ensuring efficient cost management, continuous threat hunting, and streamlined security operations.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including cloud architecture diagrams, SIEM operational procedures, and incident response playbooks, to standardize security operations.
• Mentor and train cybersecurity personnel and cloud engineers, fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence within USSOCOM’s enterprise security framework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced security certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, or GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD), demonstrating expertise in cloud security and enterprise risk management.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks, integrating multi-cloud security controls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Proficiency in emerging cloud technologies, including serverless computing, AI/ML-based security analytics, and edge computing.
• Extensive experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs, ensuring full compliance with DISA STIG, NIST, and Zero Trust security mandates.
• Proven ability to lead cybersecurity innovation within the DoD, developing cybersecurity roadmaps, governance frameworks, and advanced security analytics.
• Demonstrated expertise in DevSecOps methodologies, implementing IaC security automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD security controls (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Strong leadership experience mentoring cybersecurity professionals, driving mission success through strategic cloud security initiatives and technology modernization efforts.