Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist
Job Description
Company: Grant Leading Technology, LLC
Location: Riverdale Park, US
Brief Description
Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist (SME)
Remote, Part-time
Grant Leading Technology is seeking a candidate Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist / SME to join our dynamic team. The candidate will support the modernization and security transformation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). This position will provide technical leadership and cybersecurity expertise in the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of cloud-native and hybrid enterprise data environments.
The successful candidate will serve as a cybersecurity advisor to program leadership, architects, engineers, and stakeholders, ensuring that modernization efforts comply with federal cybersecurity mandates while enabling secure access to enterprise data assets, analytics platforms, and cloud services. The role requires expertise in cloud security, Zero Trust Architecture, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DevSecOps, and federal information security requirements.
This position will be remote and part-time, averaging 27 hours per week. Hours need to be worked between 7 am and 6pm EST.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the IRS Enterprise Data Platform modernization initiative
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud security strategies, architectures, and security controls across enterprise data platforms
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity requirements throughout system development, cloud migration, and modernization efforts
• Ensure compliance with federal security mandates including FISMA, NIST RMF, Treasury directives, and IRS cybersecurity policies
• Lead security architecture reviews and evaluate proposed cloud solutions for security, privacy, and compliance impacts
• Support system authorization and accreditation activities, including Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and ongoing authorization requirements
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including:
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Security Architecture Documentation
• Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and security impact analyses for cloud-hosted systems and enterprise data services
• Collaborate with cloud engineers and DevSecOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation processes
• Oversee vulnerability management activities, remediation planning, and compliance reporting
• Evaluate and implement cloud-native security technologies and monitoring solutions
• Support security incident response, forensic investigations, and root cause analysis activities
• Provide technical leadership for implementation of Zero Trust Architecture principles across the enterprise data ecosystem
Qualifications And Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, cloud security, or security architecture
• Minimum five (5) years of experience securing cloud environments supporting enterprise-scale systems
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal cybersecurity compliance programs
• Extensive knowledge of:
• NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls
• FISMA Requirements
• FedRAMP Security Standards
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and continuous authorization activities
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, identity management, and cloud-native security services
• Experience working with highly sensitive or regulated data environments
• Must be able to pass a Minimum Background Investigation or (MBI) background check
• Must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Skills
• Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, or other federal civilian agency modernization programs
• Experience securing enterprise data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, analytics environments, or large-scale data ecosystems
• Experience implementing security controls in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid cloud environments
• Experience supporting cloud migration and application modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with data protection technologies, encryption frameworks, and privacy controls
• Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) processes and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
• Experience supporting DevSecOps and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) initiatives
About Grant Leading Technology
Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contracting firm. GLT provides expert knowledge and skills to deliver agile enterprise solutions and innovative technologies to our clients at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other federal and state agencies. We possess exceptional capabilities including, but not limited to, project management, cyber security, construction management, design, and management technology. GLT has been recognized for three consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Our employees are at the heart of GLT’s success. We value and fully embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas within our workforce. GLT provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that are immediately available. Our base healthcare plan is 100% employer paid and our 401k plan is immediately vested. We also offer paid time off, 11 federal holidays, short/long-term disability, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development.
www.grantleadingtechnology.com
• Grant Leading Technology is an “equal opportunity employer”. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please email recruiting@grantleadingtechnology.com with the subject line “Accommodation”
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