[Remote] SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that provides professional IT solutions and services. They are seeking an SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE) responsible for delivering advanced security engineering support across cloud and enterprise environments, executing security control assessments, and leading vulnerability management activities.
Responsibilities
• Delivers advanced security engineering and assessment support across cloud and enterprise environments, with a focus on continuous authorization, Zero Trust architecture, and risk reduction
• Executes Security Control Assessments in accordance with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A, leveraging automated and AI-assisted tools to support evidence collection, risk scoring, prioritization, and authorization decision briefings
• Provides hands-on engineering support to the Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering Branch, leading the design and implementation of resilient cybersecurity architectures and integrating AI-based capabilities into daily security operations
• Conducts Security Impact Assessments, develops and maintains security frameworks and interconnection agreements, and continuously optimizes cybersecurity IT processes to align with federal and agency requirements
• Leads vulnerability management activities by analyzing scan results, prioritizing and escalating critical issues, addressing CISA directives, and supporting CDM, FISMA, and Ongoing Authorization requirements
Skills
• Master's degree in related field
• 10 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity field
• Extensive hands-on experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer supporting federal or highly regulated environments
• Strong background in designing, securing, and operating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
• Experience implementing and validating NIST 800-53 security controls within cloud and enterprise systems, including support for ATO and Ongoing Authorization activities
• Practical experience with Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security models, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring
• Use of security engineering and vulnerability management tools such as cloud-native security services, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and automated scanning platforms
• Foundational certifications such as CISSP, CAP, or GLSC preferred
• Cloud certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security, AWS Solutions Architect preferred
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Health
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development assistance
Company Overview
• Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a minority and women-owned 8(a) certified business enterprise. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.yakshna.com/.
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Responsibilities
• Delivers advanced security engineering and assessment support across cloud and enterprise environments, with a focus on continuous authorization, Zero Trust architecture, and risk reduction
• Executes Security Control Assessments in accordance with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A, leveraging automated and AI-assisted tools to support evidence collection, risk scoring, prioritization, and authorization decision briefings
• Provides hands-on engineering support to the Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering Branch, leading the design and implementation of resilient cybersecurity architectures and integrating AI-based capabilities into daily security operations
• Conducts Security Impact Assessments, develops and maintains security frameworks and interconnection agreements, and continuously optimizes cybersecurity IT processes to align with federal and agency requirements
• Leads vulnerability management activities by analyzing scan results, prioritizing and escalating critical issues, addressing CISA directives, and supporting CDM, FISMA, and Ongoing Authorization requirements
Skills
• Master's degree in related field
• 10 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity field
• Extensive hands-on experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer supporting federal or highly regulated environments
• Strong background in designing, securing, and operating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
• Experience implementing and validating NIST 800-53 security controls within cloud and enterprise systems, including support for ATO and Ongoing Authorization activities
• Practical experience with Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security models, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring
• Use of security engineering and vulnerability management tools such as cloud-native security services, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and automated scanning platforms
• Foundational certifications such as CISSP, CAP, or GLSC preferred
• Cloud certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security, AWS Solutions Architect preferred
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Health
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development assistance
Company Overview
• Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a minority and women-owned 8(a) certified business enterprise. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.yakshna.com/.
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