Cloud Security Architect

RCG is a growing federal contracting company and Certified as a Great Place to Work. We are currently seeking a Cloud Security Architect to support our government client site in Suitland, MD. Local individuals will work a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site 2 days remote). Out of state individuals ONLY, will work a remote schedule.

Due to security requirements, all successful candidates will be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and be able to successfully pass the required background check. Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance (Preference is to hold a current and active Secret clearance).

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

Security Systems Architect will participate as the SME member of a highly focused team that will re-architect legacy systems at a government agency to improve performance, scalability and security, and to bring them into compliance with standards. The team member will:

• Analyze and validate security requirements and allocate them to system components and subcomponents.
• Contribute to Requirements and Design Documents, participate in formal reviews and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and recommend technical solutions to meet approved requirements.
• Verify system compliance with security requirements.
• Implement and test solutions in accordance with approved requirements and designs.
• Provide advice on the continuous monitoring of the information system
• Provide advice on the impacts of system changes to the security of the system
• Participate in the configuration management process
• Participate in any acquisition/development activities that are required to implement a system change
• Implement approved system changes
• Provides security architecting support to the FISMA high and moderate systems, projects and efforts as per NIST SP800-160
• Participate in security reviews and analyze, review and recommend appropriate disposition of security scan, report vulnerabilities and findings. Prepare statement of need for solution and cost estimate.
• Report to Program Manager / Deputy Program Manager

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and be able to successfully pass the required background check.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or 10 years of experience in IT Systems Engineering or IT security architecture.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience
• CISSP certification and at least one relevant IT Security and/or IT Security Architecture certification from either International Information System Security Consortium (ISC)2 or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or CompTia Security+.
• Expertise in applicability of FISMA, OMB mandates to include HSPD-12 and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), NIST SP 800 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 (latest applicable revisions).
• 8+ years' experience in related field; expertise to provide security architecting activities and POA&M management activities.
• BS/BA in Information Technology, IT Architecting or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment, with strong customer service and interpersonal skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST SP800-160, security controls implementation and verification, security tools usage such as Tenable security center/Nessus, IBM BigFix Suite, WebInspect.
• Must be able to work in hybrid work environment including both on-site and telework.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with various people and organizations
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written in the English language

Certifications:

• At least one (1) relevant Security or Architecture cert from either (ISC)2 or ISACA, or CompTIA

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.