Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect, Remote

• Contract
• 100% Remote 
• Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizen or a Green Card holders for this position
  
• NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE!  CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Description

Our client is seeking a skilled SaaS Security Senior Engineer to support their client's Software as a Service (SaaS) Governance program. This role is focused on helping the agency speed the secure use of SaaS through discovering and evaluating SaaS already in use, streamlining and automating the process to authorize new SaaS deployments, and monitoring the security posture of SaaS solutions. Specifically in this role you will support the automated collection and maintenance of SaaS inventory data, and help the client use this data to drive business and risk decisions. This includes evaluating associated tools and technologies, developing processes, developing scripts and automation, evaluating SaaS provider security capabilities. You will also help maintain and enhance the SaaS governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools such as Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and others to discover and catalog SaaS applications across the enterprise.
• Conduct manual and automated discovery efforts to ensure a comprehensive SaaS inventory.
• Collaborate with the broader SaaS Governance team to share discoveries and insights.
• Assess and document the security posture of discovered SaaS applications.
• Provide inputs to streamline the process of requesting and approving SaaS/PaaS services.
• Participate in the continuous monitoring and assessment of SaaS usage and security configurations. Develop security monitoring and compliance approaches and processes for SaaS application.
• Collaborate to unveil insights and metrics for SaaS discovery.
• Recommend and provide guidance to business owners relative to the security risks associated with SaaS applications.
• Develop enterprise-wide standards for managing the cyber risk posture of SaaS applications.
• Provide recommendations to the CISO and business owners to improve the governance of acceptable SaaS applications.
• Evaluate tools and technologies to automate all aspects of SaaS Governance.
• Support and lead evolving business development efforts through the application of technical/functional expertise to develop sound business solutions.
• Identify and influence future work beyond current project, consistent with the account strategy or corporate objectives.
• Contribute specialized domain or technical content to proposal sections or client white papers. 
• Build a productive relationship with the client and understand their structure and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a technology related field.
• 15+ years of related IT/cyber work experience.
• Experience reviewing IT security and compliance documentation from a risk perspective.
• Proficient in the use of SaaS tools and management processes.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls and its framework.
• Understanding of SaaS applications and their security considerations.
• Strong working knowledge of application security concepts and approaches.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired

• At least five (5) years of experience with IT Security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, etc.).
• Application security or development experience.
• CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM or similar certification.
• Experience with cloud environments, particularly AWS, Azure, or GCP, encompassing architecture, services, security, and governance.
• Prior federal government IT consulting experience.

Please Note:

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
• $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.