Information Systems Security Officer - SME (cloud-based)

Title: Information Systems Security Officer - SME (cloud-based)

Location: Washington, DC (onsite/hybrid)

Position: 1

Duration: Multi-year program

Start date: ASAP

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Position Summary

Serve as the senior technical Cloud security expert and advisor for the federal operational divisions SAA program. Lead advanced security engineering efforts for cloud and hybrid systems, providing expert guidance on RMF implementation, security architecture, control tailoring, assessments, and continuous monitoring to support secure cloud adoption across federal operational divisions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems security engineering experience with at least 5 years focused on Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience leading RMF implementation and ATO efforts for complex cloud and hybrid systems.
• Deep expertise in security control selection, tailoring, and implementation per NIST SP 800-53.
• Strong background with FedRAMP, cloud security baselines, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with security assessment tools (eMASS, ACAS, Fortify, STIGs) and POA&M management.
• Proven ability to provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSOs and junior engineers.
• Experience supporting cloud migration security efforts and new technology integration.
• Strong understanding of continuous monitoring (NIST 800-137) in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-quality security engineering deliverables on time.
• Ability to analyze complex technical risks and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain)

Location

• National Capital Region (Hybrid/Onsite)

Certifications

• CISSP and one Cloud Security certification (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft AZ-500, CCSP, or CASP+)
• CRISC
• CCIE Security, or GIAC Cloud Security Automation

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required. Master's degree preferred.

Ideal Background

• Senior Cloud Security Architect or Principal ISSE with recent federal cloud ATO / FedRAMP experience from major integrators.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume through our careers page: https://knowledgemanagement.isolvedhire.com/

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance

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