SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE) - Washington DC (Remote)

Overview We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training. Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Company ., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services. YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance. Position YSIis seeking an SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE) The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following: 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. Qualifications Required skills and experience 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. Job Details Job Title: SME Cloud/Security Engineer (CSE) Salary: $165K/A with benefits W-2 Only YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr