Senior Cloud and Software Development Security Engineer
Walker & Dunlop
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityTerraform
Cybersecurity SME
T-Rex Solutions, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $135,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AWSCloudCyber SecuritySplunk
About the role
- Serve as the Cybersecurity SME for a cross-functional Agile team modernizing a federal case management platform.
- Design and implement a comprehensive security architecture for a cloud-based enterprise system deployed on AWS.
- Define and enforce security policies, controls, and procedures in alignment with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements.
- Lead the development and maintenance of key security documentation, including:
- System Security Plans (SSP)
- Security Assessment Plans (SAP)
- Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- Incident Response Plans
- Continuous Monitoring Strategy
- Support the ATO process, including coordination with agency ISSOs, auditors, and other cybersecurity stakeholders.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and penetration testing using approved tools (e.g., Nessus, Tenable, AWS Inspector).
- Work closely with DevOps and cloud architecture teams to ensure secure configuration and deployment of AWS services.
- Implement and monitor continuous security monitoring (ConMon) tools and processes, ensuring real-time compliance and threat detection.
- Enforce identity and access management (IAM) best practices, including role-based access control, MFA, and least privilege policies.
- Conduct regular audits and provide expert guidance during security incidents or breach simulations.
- Stay current with evolving federal cybersecurity mandates, AWS security services, and industry trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5+ years supporting federal systems
- Proven experience securing applications and workloads in AWS cloud environments
- Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Experience managing or supporting the ATO process in a federal setting
- Familiarity with AWS native security tools (e.g., IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail)
- Proficiency in using vulnerability scanning and compliance tools (e.g., Nessus, Tenable, Splunk, AWS Security tools)
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and integration of security in CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- US citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. A current DoD Public Trust clearance is desirable
Benefits
- PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
- Paid parental leave
- Individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
- Annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecuritysecurity architecturevulnerability assessmentsrisk analysispenetration testingidentity and access managementDevSecOpssecurity documentationcloud securitycompliance frameworks
Soft skills
communicationleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
DoD security clearanceDoD Public Trust clearance
