Cloud Security Engineer - Mid with Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Security Engineer

LCAT: Mid

Location: SOUTHCOM HQ, Doral, FL / Off-site

Office: U.S. SOUTHERN Command J2 Required clearance: Secret Required education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cloud security engineering. Description: * Implement and maintain cloud security frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates. * Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. * Conduct vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response within cloud environments. * Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M). * Provide the Cloud Security Compliance & Risk Report, ensuring all cloud-based operations remain in accordance with DoD security requirements. Required Experience: * The ideal personnel possess the knowledge and capability to implement security controls and frameworks within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, and 5 security policies. * Personnel must be proficient in identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and cloud-native security solutions. * Personnel must have demonstrated experience in implementing cloud security frameworks, configuring identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments. * Experience with SIEM tools, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security monitoring solutions is required. Desired Qualifications: * Desirable but not required certifications include CISSP, AWS Certified Security‚ AI Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals. ABOUT NALLEY CONSULTING Nalley Consulting is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business working with prime partners to staff Department of Defense and Intelligence Community positions. Created by a U.S. Navy intelligence veteran, Nalley Consulting has grown to include multiple IDIQ vehicles in several states. Nalley Consulting fringe benefits include: * Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits * PTO * 11 paid federal holidays * Tuition assistance * Paid military-reserve leave * Paid parental leave for birth or adoption * 401k matching up to 5 percent of the base salary * Flex time * Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.