Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee platform security for IRS EDP in close collaboration with IRS federal security personnel.

• Track AWS/Databricks telemetry for security anomalies, IAM misconfigurations, and expired credentials.

• Evaluate network controls, PrivateLink setups, and VPC security architecture; ensure centralized alerting is maintained.

• Coordinate responses to security incidents and act as a primary liaison with IRS CSIRC.

• Direct entitlement reviews, key and certificate rotation, and monitoring of encryption compliance.

• Offer senior security advice regarding POA&M remediation and the implementation of security controls.

• Assist in DR/COOP testing and security audit activities in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Analyst.

• Aid in IRS ATO renewal and ongoing monitoring tasks throughout the contract duration.

• Ensure adherence to FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53, and IRS security requirements.

• Collaborate with federal stakeholders to manage risk, supervise POA&M initiatives, and maintain a secure, compliant cloud environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active MBI is required; candidates undergoing the process are not eligible.

• Preference for candidates with active IRS or Treasury cybersecurity contract experience.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in FedRAMP High or similar high-security AWS cloud environments.

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty is strongly preferred.

• Current certifications in CISSP, CCSP, or CompTIA Security+.

• Extensive understanding of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and IRS Publication 4812.

• Experience in POA&M management and structured GRC environments.

• Familiarity with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, and IAM Access Analyzer.

• Background in supporting formal ATO processes and continuous monitoring initiatives.

• Working knowledge of OSCAL format for documenting security controls.

• Willingness to engage in a 75% contract commitment, with the possibility of concurrent employment.

• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Experience with AWS security services, SIEM tools, GRC/ATO platforms, vulnerability management tools, Terraform, Git, and Databricks/Lake Formation security controls.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must meet eligibility criteria for classified information access and be able to obtain a government-issued security clearance.

• Candidates may undergo background checks, including criminal history, employment, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness assessments.

• This position is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Opportunity to engage in other concurrent work under a 75% contract commitment.