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We are looking for candidates with 5-8 years experience with cloud platform services, cybersecurity and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation.\nContributions\nIdentify and implement the most secure cloud-based solutions for the customer including components for zero-trust architectures, identity and access management policy, and data privacy \nUnderstanding the needs of stakeholders and optimizing solutions that marry security with usability \nMonitor cloud environments for suspicious activities with cloud native monitoring or SIEM solutions and investigate security incidents where appropriate \nExamining infrastructure as code written by others and analyzing risk \nEnsuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats through risk assessment, threat modeling, and compliance with industry standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27011, HIPPA, FISMA, etc.) \nIdentifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing updates and ‘fixes’ \nAutomate security processes such as vulnerability management and patch management \nWorking with software developers and DevSecOps engineers to ensure that development follows established security processes and works as intended \nSupport enterprise cloud security through infrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testing \nEnsure effective design and implementation of data protection and encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transit \nDocument as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations \nIdentify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues \nEngineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided \nPresent regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members.\nQualifications\nAbility to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance \nBS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience \n5 Years of Experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions \n5 Years of Experience with one or more clouds (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP) \n5 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket \n5 Years of Experience with systems development in an Agile environment \n5 Years of Experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration \n5 Years of Experience providing conducting monitoring, risk assessment, threat modeling and security testing in cloud environments \n5 Years of Experience documenting POAMs, SSPs, and A&A support documentation \nPreferred:\nCertifications: \nAWS Certified Security Specialty \nAWS Certified Solution Solution Architect Associate \nMicrosoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate \nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills \nExperience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferred \nExperience with scripting in Concourse, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby \nExperience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible\nAbout steampunk\nSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.\nIdentity Statement\nAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.\nSteampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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