Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) – Mid‑Level

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US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
CGI Federal is seeking a Mid‑Level Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) to support cloud‑based federal environments. The Cloud ISSO leads RMF package development for cloud systems, supports continuous monitoring, and collaborates with cloud engineering teams to ensure NIST 800‑53 compliance across AWS, Azure, and hybrid architectures. This role is responsible for ensuring cloud controls are implemented, tested, and documented correctly.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain RMF documentation for cloud systems (SSP, POA&M, ISCP, IRP).
• Review and track cloud vulnerability findings from ACAS, Tenable, and CSPM tools.
• Support cloud continuous monitoring: logging, dashboards, control evidence, monthly reviews.
• Coordinate with cloud engineers to ensure control implementation across AWS/Azure.
• Conduct cloud configuration/compliance checks using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and automation tools.
• Prepare audit evidence and support assessment activities.
• Evaluate cloud service compliance with shared-responsibility models.
• Track risk, identify remediation needs, and support security governance reviews.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity or RMF experience, including cloud or hybrid environments.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, NIST 800‑53, and RMF.
• Ability to create and maintain security documentation and collaborate with cloud teams.

Preferred Certifications
Preferred:
• Security+ CE
• CAP
• CISSP‑Associate
• CC (ISC2)
Cloud Certifications (Highly Preferred):
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure AZ‑900
• Cloud+
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (optional)
• Azure Security Engineer AZ‑500 (optional)

Technical Familiarity
• AWS and/or Azure security services
• ACAS/Nessus, CSPM tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Defender for Cloud)
• STIG Viewer, SCAP, CIS Benchmarks
• Git, Azure DevOps, or equivalent documentation pipelines
• Understanding of cloud logging and SIEM integration (Sentinel, Splunk)

Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.

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Skills:

·  Information Security Mgmt

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