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System One

Sr. Cloud Security and Delivery SME

System One, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Title: Sr. Cloud Security and Delivery SME

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

Type: Contract

Compensation: $84.75 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid (1 day a week in office)

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance

ALTA IT Services is searching for a Senior Security Architect and Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and oversee the implementation of security solutions to protect cloud-hosted operating environments using Zero Trust and defense‑in‑depth strategies across the US Mint Network. The SME will conduct Cloud Application Assessments of the Information Security Division Technology Stack and provide technical guidance to secure the cloud architecture for the supported CSPs within US Mint Network. The SME will provide the US Mint ITD with specialized expertise in emerging cloud technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), robotic process automation, blockchain, quantum computing).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic guidance, oversight and leadership for the organization’s security and Zero Trust architecture

Develop Cloud security solutions and architecture that are aligned to Zero Trust principles

Lead and oversee security and Zero Trust, architecture and design

Provide technical leadership and oversight to implement security and Zero Trust architecture activities and initiatives

Develop Cloud Security Architecture roadmaps and strategy

Support Cloud deployments (private, hybrid, on‑premise virtualization)

Design Cloud security event visibility and telemetry

Provide design and oversight into identity Credential, and access management (ICAM) technologies

Determine Network security requirements and security controls

Apply Network segmentation and defense in depth to security architecture

Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements and controls to security architecture

Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation schedules of cloud deployments of security tools

Evaluate new security products and solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

10+ years of experience providing technical leadership around architecture, cybersecurity, and deployment strategies for solutions in Hyperscaler Cloud Provider platforms.

5+ years of experience performing functions and responsibilities as technical service delivery manager for complex systems that either have a high FIPS 199 categorization or High Value Asset (HVA).

Must hold in good standings Professional certifications on hyperscaler cloud provider platforms (like AWS/Azure/GCP etc.) and/or advanced cloud specialty certification.

Expert in designing Zero Trust solutions and architecture

Expert knowledge of Micro‑segmentation, VPC/VNet and SD‑LANs

Expert knowledge of Cloud deployment automation and templates

Expert understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) technologies

Expert knowledge of Firewalls and web application security

Expert knowledge of IDS/IPS

Expert knowledge of SIEM and Centralized logging/auditing

Expert knowledge of Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Expert knowledge of Web Application Security

Education & Experience Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Engineering disciplines and 10 years of prior relevant experience.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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