Highlights
Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms). Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ft. Meade, MD |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Website | http://www.quadrantinc.com/ |
Description
Cybersecurity Engineer
Ft. Meade, MD
Pay From: $115,000 Per Year
MUST
Cybersecurity Engineer
TS/SCI required
DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification
Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations
Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
DUTIES
You will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.
Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSPs readiness posture.
Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&M, and any Deviation Requests.
Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
Ft. Meade, MD
Pay From: $115,000 Per Year
MUST
Cybersecurity Engineer
TS/SCI required
DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification
Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations
Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
DUTIES
You will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.
Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSPs readiness posture.
Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&M, and any Deviation Requests.
Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.
About Company
Quadrant is a full-life cycle staff augmentation agency providing a proven "rapid fire" approach in responding to the needs of our clients. Quadrant offers a comprehensive suite of staffing solutions for organizations in the Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Information Technology, HR and Government contract sectors.
Our clients have come to include some of the largest and most recognized brand named companies in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan regions. Quadrant is a DOD TOP Secret cleared facility and holds a Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Virginia SWaM certification. Quadrant's clients are rapidly hiring a mix of healthcare, medical, dental, information technology, recruiting and HR professionals.
Quadrant is recognized as the largest Healthcare Staffing agency in the Washington DC area. We support every major healthcare system and thousands of area healthcare practices. Our healthcare division focuses on all clinical and nonclinical staff with the exception of physicians. Our database boasts hundreds of thousands of local screened healthcare professionals; the largest in the area. Our resources enable us to respond to our clients requests quickly, generally within 24 hours of request on mainstream orders.
Our Information Technology clients support a broad mix of commercial and federal government agencies. Our clients include government contractors who support projects with federal agencies such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health(NIH), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FDA, FBI, USPTO, DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOJ, DOE, DISA, and USPS. In addition to our federal portfolio, Quadrant also supports a range of commercial clients focusing in software, telecom, mobile, web and healthcare development.
Whether you are a job seeker or a company with open positions to fill we will bridge the talent gap. Contact any of our seasoned professional recruiters or account managers and we will walk you through our proven staffing methodology. We offer a consultative approach to both potential employee and employer. We seek the right match, at the right time, every time.