Shee Atiká

Security Specialist

Shee Atiká

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityJavaScriptOraclePythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity architecture for cloud-based and hybrid environments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Conduct vulnerability scans, security assessments, and penetration testing of cloud and on-premises resources, deliver actionable reports, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks and findings
  • Oversee and support the continuous monitoring and incident response process within OCI, utilizing native and third-party cloud security, SIEM, and audit tools to detect, investigate, and resolve security events
  • Support efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for all assigned environments, including preparation and submission of security documentation, POA&Ms, risk assessments, and audit responses
  • Drive the implementation and sustainment of security controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption at-rest/in-transit, firewall rules, identity and access management (IAM) policies, Least Privilege enforcement, and boundary protections
  • Ensure secure configuration baselines are maintained in accordance with STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and DHA-specific guidelines; perform and document regular reviews and updates
  • Collaborate closely with systems engineers, application teams, and database administrators to ensure DevSecOps practices, secure deployment pipelines, application security reviews, and vulnerability management are fully integrated
  • Serve as the primary responder for cybersecurity incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and lessons-learned activities; document responses in accordance with incident response plans and government requirements
  • Monitor cybersecurity regulatory compliance and support audits and inspections; proactively identify gaps and drive continuous process improvement in technical and procedural security controls
  • Assist with the creation and update cybersecurity knowledge resources (e.g., SOPs, security architecture diagrams, training modules, lessons learned, SharePoint resources) to ensure optimal knowledge transfer and mission continuity
  • Provide regular status briefings, risk summaries, and expert consultation to government leadership, program managers, and other stakeholders

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Security+ CE (or equivalent)
  • At least 4 years of experience in: Working in cybersecurity roles supporting government, DoD, DHA, or federal contracts
  • Cloud-native security in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or similar major IaaS providers
  • Strong understanding of Secure Cloud Architecture, Identity and Access Management, encryption strategies, and vulnerability management within OCI
  • Demonstrated proficiency with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and experience preparing and sustaining ATO packages
  • Security monitoring and SIEM solutions (e.g., Oracle Cloud Guard, Splunk) and incident response in cloud and hybrid environments
  • Hands-on technical skills in secure configuration of compute, network, database, and application resource
  • Automation/scripting to support compliance (e.g., with Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for producing clear security documentation/artifacts and delivering briefings to technical and non-technical audiences