Application Engineer 4 (Cloud Workloads)

We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand‑picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case. We are hiring an Application Engineer 4 (Cloud Workloads) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph Description: This specific position is intended to provide senior experience and leadership for the TTO. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop detailed guidance for cloud workloads that ensure compliance with Government security and regulatory requirements such as NIST SP 800-53 security controls Collaborate with cloud‑focused teams across various organizations to design, test, and implement cloud workload security configurations and solutions. Facilitate the creation of procedures and cybersecurity guidance for migrations from legacy cloud environments or hardware environments into AWS Evaluate and research cloud services and make recommendations for security configurations of those services to ensure data is appropriately protected. Evaluate and research cloud security technologies and make recommendations for their use. Individual Capabilities/Experience Required: All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions. Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree. Customer facing skills to drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade‑offs, best practices, project management and risk mitigation Experience with cloud computing and virtualization platforms. Ability to quickly learn and shift in step with the latest cloud‑computing, networking, and infrastructure management technologies. Excellent communication, writing, problem solving, and architectural whiteboarding skills Strong knowledge of application system and network architectures and associated security principles including protection of data at rest, in transit, and in process. Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud‑based solutions Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired: A commercial Cloud Certification at the Associate level, a specialty, or higher; AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud are preferred Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework/Zero‑Trust Implementation Experience with security‑focused AWS concepts and services including IAM (Identity Access Management), SCPs (Security Control Policies), AWS Key Management Service, AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums. 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't! Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training. Employee referral bonuses for successful hires We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr