Cloud Information Assurance Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Cloud Information Assurance Engineer Location: Tysons, VA Fulltime Direct Hire Salary: $150K - $155K/Annually Clearance: Active TS/SCI Overview: As a Cloud Information Assurance Engineer, you will contribute the end-to-end compliance lifecycle for client cloud products, guiding them from initial inception through final authorization. This role demands a balanced expertise in GRC governance and hands-on Cloud Security Engineering, all while navigating our client's unique, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine a deep technical understanding of cloud architectures and security with proficiency in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to drive secure innovation. Responsibilities include: * Steer Client cloud services and products from inception to authorization. * Partner with engineering and compliance teams to develop all necessary artifacts for the compliance package. * Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for all System Change Requests (SCRs) and update compliance documentation to reflect approved changes. * Perform end-to-end maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). * Lead internal and external audit evidence management, ensuring 100% on-time fulfillment of requests. * Maintain and update compliance artifacts in GRC tools, ensuring precise mapping of controls to frameworks. * Consult with engineering teams to ensure security controls are defined and implemented throughout the system development lifecycle. * Collaborate with the Configuration Change Board (CCB) to ensure changes align with security policies and verify that they do not introduce new vulnerabilities. * Leverage client automation tools to identify security workflow bottlenecks and design automated solutions for compliance operations. Job Requirements Qualifications: * This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information assurance, or a related discipline and has at least 5 or more years of experience in an information technology role. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree. * Is currently DOD 8140 certified or possesses certifications to be eligible for DOD 8140 certification. * Experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc. * Experience in information assurance and or governance risk and compliance is required. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. * Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Ability to demonstrate "self-starter" traits.