Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

Work Location

 100% Remote 

Description

This role will support the review of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) systems toolset configurations to ensure they meet security standards and VA policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, specifically in cloud environments, and experience with security toolset configuration reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of VAEC cloud systems toolset configurations to ensure compliance with security standards and VA policies.

• Document outcomes of configuration reviews and provide detailed reports.

• Review and document configurations related to tenant and network separation (with access control) within and between cloud environments and the VA WAN.

• Perform cloud privileged account reviews for systems accounts and cloud administration accounts to ensure proper access control.

• Conduct cloud logging reviews to ensure compliance with requirements defined in M-21-31.

• Develop and maintain VA cloud logging baselines to enhance monitoring and security capabilities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of toolset configurations with organizational cybersecurity goals and requirements.

• Stay current with the latest cloud security trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the effectiveness of configuration reviews.

Requirements

●     Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

●     3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, particularly in cloud (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, etc.) environments.

●     Proven experience in reviewing and documenting security toolset configurations.

●     Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly in cloud environments.

●     Proficiency in using cybersecurity tools and technologies.

●     Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, Azure Security) is a plus.

●     Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

●     Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

●     Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills

●     Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team of peers

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.