Cloud Security Engineer

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Job Description

LS Technologies, A Tetra Tech is seeking a highly skilled Technology Specialist to serve as a Cloud Security Tech Support. The candidate will support FAA development tenants with the integration, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud environments, ensuring operational efficiency, system reliability, and compliance with FAA standards.
This role will focus on securing and supporting FAA cloud environments while also ensuring proper network security, firewall configuration, and perimeter defense. The specialist will work closely with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to maintain secure, compliant, and highly available IT systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Apply senior-level engineering knowledge to analyze and solve engineering, scientific, or management problems.
• Serve as the lead Cloud Security Architect, designing and implementing secure architectures for multi-cloud and hybrid environments supporting FAA systems.
• Define and document cloud security reference architectures, patterns, and standards consistent with NIST, FedRAMP, DHS CDM, and FAA-specific security requirements.
• Develop, track, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure timely remediation of security findings.
• Perform and support of IRAT (Information Risk Assessment Tool) testing, validation, and reporting for FAA systems.
• Prepare, review, and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and continuous monitoring deliverables.
• Conduct system engineering analyses to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies for cloud-based solutions.
• Support the development of security controls, continuous monitoring strategies, and compliance documentation for FAA cloud systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure s...