Cloud Security Specialist
Accenturefederalservices · Washington, DC
About this role
**Cloud Security Specialist** **Who you’ll be** - Supports the security of a large hybrid on-premise and multi-cloud environment. - Reviews cloud authorization packages and supports Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions for cloud service offerings under evaluation. - Performs continuous monitoring of cloud service provider (CSP) environments for security and compliance. - Provides cloud security architecture guidance for new and existing workloads. - Supports container and serverless workload security as the environment modernizes. - Works with security engineering and authorization teams to ensure cloud-hosted systems meet program security and compliance requirements throughout their lifecycle. **What you’ll do** - Review cloud authorization packages (e.g., FedRAMP) and support ATO recommendations for cloud offerings under evaluation. - Perform continuous monitoring of CSP environments for security configuration, compliance, and drift. - Provide cloud security architecture guidance and design review for new and existing cloud workloads. - Support container and serverless workload security (including image scanning and runtime protection). - Support incident response and remediation activities for cloud-hosted systems. - Monitor cloud cost and usage patterns and recommend security-relevant optimization opportunities. - Maintain documentation of cloud security controls, configurations, and architecture decisions. - Support periodic security assessments and audits of cloud environments. **What you’ll need** - 3 years of experience supporting cloud security, FedRAMP authorization, or continuous monitoring activities. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree). - Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security services and native security tooling. - Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and cloud security best practices. **Required Certifications** - CISSP required. - AWS Certified Security – Specialty **or** Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate required. **Pay Range (where applicable)** - **$109,500 – $224,200 USD** *Note: Compensation and benefits vary based on factors such as location, role, skill set, and experience.*
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