Position: Long term contract, hybrid in the Rosslyn area

Hourly rate: $40-$47/hr depending on years of experience

Must be US Citizen of GC holder

Job Description: This role will provide hands-on AWS development and operational support for the External Management System (XMS) solution. The position is also responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, documentation, and testing of security controls.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in AWS, supporting and enhancing enterprise solutions such as XMS and FedHub Enclave

• Experience managing day-to-day cloud operations, including deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization

• Demonstrated leadership in developing, implementing, and documenting security controls to meet federal requirements

• Proven ability to coordinate and execute security control testing and effectively remediate findings

• Deep understanding of large-scale IT systems, with hands-on AWS implementation experience preferred

• Track record of leading production support teams in incident, problem, and change management for enterprise risk-related systems

• Proficiency with incident management systems and ticketing tools

• Solid grasp of core security concepts such as encryption, key management, SSL, and HTTPS

• Practical experience with single sign-on (SSO) and authentication solutions (e.g., SAML, OpenID, OAuth)

• Broad understanding of system architecture and design fundamentals

• Prior involvement with establishing new ATOs (Authority to Operate) in cloud or enclave environments

• Familiarity with federal security initiatives, including FedRAMP and Trusted Internet Connections (TIC)

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, PMP, CISSP, CISM) or equivalent credentials

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including both functional/project management and technical staff.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA).

• Excellent project management and risk mitigation skills, including planning, tracking, prioritizing risks, developing effective mitigation plans, and engaging directly with federal clients and downstream partners.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients and stakeholders and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Background in business analysis and providing strategic insights to support project delivery.

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