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HUD - Cloud Security Engineer

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or cybersecurity engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS (preferably GovCloud) and cloud security services.
  • Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
Duties:
  • Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across AWS GovCloud and integrated cloud platforms.
  • Support cloud security architecture validation, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and federal mandates.
  • Implement and manage cloud-native security tools (AWS Shield, GuardDuty, logging, etc.) and third-party tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR).
  • Perform continuous monitoring of cloud, network, and endpoint environments to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
  • Support Security Operations Center (SOC) activities including incident detection, response, and mitigation.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts, including tracking CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs).
  • Implement log aggregation, analysis, and security event monitoring using SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
  • Support threat detection, threat hunting, and integration of threat intelligence feeds.
  • Perform fit/gap analysis of cloud security posture and recommend improvements or new solutions.
  • Configure and maintain identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management, and authentication systems.
  • Support data protection strategies including encryption, DLP, and secure data handling.
  • Implement and maintain security automation and orchestration (SOAR) for incident response.
  • Support audit readiness, compliance reporting, and adherence to NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and RMF requirements.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and SOC analysts to ensure secure integration across systems.
  • Maintain documentation of cloud security configurations, processes, and procedures.


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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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