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Cloud IT Software Systems Engineer

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Clearance Level:

Public Trust Certification Required:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled

Cloud IT Software Systems Engineer

to support the secure implementation, operation, and continuous monitoring of all NMFS ( Marine Fisheries Service) applications and data deployed across various cloud environments. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of cloud-based systems in alignment with federal security standards.

Must have

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification.

Key Responsibilities:

Secure Architecture & Design: Design and maintain cloud security architectures that comply with NOAA/DOC policies and federal guidelines, including NIST and FedRAMP standards.

Security Control Implementation: Configure, implement, and harden security controls within cloud platforms to meet or exceed industry best practices.

Threat Management & Remediation: Support proactive vulnerability management, conduct cloud-specific penetration testing, and lead remediation efforts.

Cloud Security Monitoring: Integrate cloud security logs and alerts into existing SIEM systems to ensure timely detection and response to incidents.

Compliance & Documentation: Maintain compliance with cloud security frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53) and prepare documentation to support audits and assessments.

Required Qualifications:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification

Extensive experience with cloud security architecture and operations

Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards and frameworks

Hands-on experience with SIEM integration and cloud monitoring tools

Proven ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Qualifications:

Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to GCP

Familiarity with NOAA/DOC cloud security policies

CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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