Cloud Engineer-Senior (contingent 045)
SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc. · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Support cloud-hosted biometric applications and infrastructure, ensuring system availability, performance, and security.
- Facilitate interoperability between government biometric systems utilizing modalities such as fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and voice biometrics.
- Manage and maintain cloud environments within AWS, Azure, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot cloud networking components, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity solutions.
- Implement, monitor, and audit security controls to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including the development of security documentation, artifacts, and accreditation packages.
- Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities, vulnerability scanning, IAVM monitoring, and incident response efforts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through application enhancements, system upgrades, and process optimization.
- Develop and deliver user training and technical guidance for cloud-based applications and services.
Qualifications
- Experience with biometric technologies and standards governing biometric data collection, storage, and exchange (e.g., EBTS).
- Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms; experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government preferred.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, RMF processes, and federal compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting cloud operations, maintenance, and security in a government or defense environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Required
- Professional-level certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CISSP.
- A secret security clearance is required.