[Remote] HHS - Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. cFocus Software Incorporated is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer/Architect to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role involves designing and implementing secure cloud architectures, providing security engineering guidance, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles and federal standards
• Provide security engineering and architectural guidance for AWS, Azure, and other approved cloud platforms
• Implement and manage cloud security controls including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and logging
• Support secure cloud onboarding, system migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Integrate cloud environments with SOC, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response tooling
• Conduct cloud risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing cloud services
• Support FedRAMP-authorized cloud services and validate shared responsibility models
• Implement and maintain CSPM, CWPP, and CIEM solutions
• Develop cloud security architecture diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-210, and HHS cloud policies
• Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness for cloud systems
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, DevSecOps teams, and federal stakeholders
• Provide guidance on container, serverless, and API security in cloud-native environments
• Support incident response and forensics activities involving cloud workloads

Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 4 years in cloud security engineering or architecture
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native security services, IAM, encryption, and networking
• Experience supporting federal cloud environments and compliance frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AWS Certified Security – Specialist, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSP, or CISSP

Company Overview
• cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Largo, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://cfocussoftware.com/.

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