Cloud Security Specialist (API)

We have an outstanding Contract position for aCloud Security Specialist (API) to join a leading Company located in theWashington, DC surrounding area.

Pay Rate: 85-98/hr 

**US Citizenship is required.**

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local,and hybrid environments.

Job Responsibilities:  

• API integration architecture document detailing outthe integrations between cloud systems.
• Data model and attribute mapping across cloud systems.
• Automation scripts and orchestration (serverless functions, scheduled jobs, event handlers).
• Build resilient, secure API integrations between cloud applications in support of an end to-enddata access management solution.
• Comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations.
• Support data loss prevention and cloud access security broker cloud initiatives.
• Work across multiple teams as a Cloud Security Engineer SME to support security design, build, implementation, and monitoring of cloud platforms, applications, and tools.
• Offer technical consultation to cloud engineering teams on secure implementations.
• Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks.

Basic Hiring Criteria: 

• Extensive REST API experience specificallyin implementing, securing,
• automating, testing, and documenting API integrations.
• Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies.
• Proficient in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration.

Desired Qualifications: 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate.
• Prefer experience with integrations between ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt.
• Experience implementing cloud-native serverless architectures and services.
• Experience architecting and implementing security controls across public cloud platforms.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices includingcontinuous integration/deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code methodologies.
• Experience implementing cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions for SaaS application security and visibility.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps andvulnerability management.
• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53.
• Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience to independently resolve complex security challenges.
• Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, andaffordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.