Cloud Security Team Lead - Criterion Systems, Inc.

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking a mission-focused Cloud Security Administrator/Team Lead to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Washington D.C.!

As the Lead Cloud Security Administrator, you will monitor and maintain the security posture of the cloud systems and application portfolio for a high-visibility Executive Branch customer. Your focus will be on sustainment of security policies, application/system monitoring, and the implementation of security procedures in line with federal guidelines and industry best practices.

This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week on-site in Washington, DC.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud Security Monitoring Team:

  • Lead the team in the continuous monitoring of cloud systems and applications, focusing on identifying security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.

  • Ensure that all monitoring activities are proactive and align with industry best practices.

  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members 

  • Develop and deliver status reports and briefings

• Cloud System Administration:

  • Support the management of software licenses, security certificates, and domain name registrations. 

  • Pro-actively track and address approaching expirations and potential security vulnerabilities. 

  • Monitor and manage the life-cycle of security certificates and domain registrations, ensuring all assets remain up-to-date and secure.

• Cloud Security Monitoring:

  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of cloud systems and applications to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

  • Ensure that cloud-based services and applications adhere to established security frameworks and policies (agency-specific, industry standards, and vendor best practices).

  • Regularly review compliance status and report findings.

• Remediation and Response:

  • Assist in the identification and resolution of anomalies and suspicious activity, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions are taken to prevent future occurrences.

  • Facilitate and coordinate remediation efforts with system owners.

• Briefings, Reports, and Documentation:

  • Maintain up to date documentation and SOPs for security sustainment activities, including software license management, certificate management, and domain registration processes.

  • Ensure that all procedures are clearly defined and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

  • Support development of briefings and reports.

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree).
• DoD 8570 IAT III Certification or higher 

• 10+ years of experience including significant experience in cloud system administration

• Strong understanding of security certificate management, software licensing, and domain registration processes.

• Familiarity with compliance standards such as FedRAMP, and experience in maintaining compliance in cloud environments

• Expertise using Microsoft Excel to analyze large amounts of data and develop reports

• Experience supporting and/or participating in cloud application security assessments preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed reports and documentation.

Security Clearance Level

• Minimum TS/SCI

Certification

• DoD 8570 IAT III Certification or higher (https://public.cyber.mil/cw/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications)

 Work Schedule

• Full-time hybrid, on-site 3 days/week 

Pay Rate 

• The projected compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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