{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e13fe5ad38cf89acd4f672c0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e13fe5ad38cf89acd4f672c0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e13fe5ad38cf89acd4f672c0","title":"Cloud Security & Authorization Technical Analyst","description":"Job Family\r\nCyber Consulting\r\nTravel Required\r\nUp to 10%\r\nClearance Required\r\nAbility to Obtain Public Trust\r\nWhat You Will Do\r\nThe Cloud Security & Authorization Technical Analyst provides deep technical expertise in securing, engineering, and independently assessing federal cloud environments. This role blends hands on cloud security engineering with Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), and third party assessment support to ensure cloud platforms meet federal security, risk, and compliance requirements.\r\nThis position serves as a technical authority supporting FedRAMP based cloud authorizations, agency specific control implementations, and independent assessments while advising government stakeholders on secure cloud architecture and risk posture.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nProvide technical cloud security leadership for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud environments aligned to NIST RMF and FedRAMP.\r\nPerform detailed technical reviews of cloud architectures, configurations, and security control implementations to validate compliance with NIST SP 800 53 and agency security requirements.\r\nSupport and execute independent assessment or IV&V activities, including readiness reviews, control validation, and Security Assessment Report (SAR) development.\r\nAnalyze Cloud Service Provider (CSP) FedRAMP packages (P ATO) and advise on agency specific control inheritance, shared responsibility models, and residual risk.\r\nDevelop and review RMF artifacts including SSPs, control implementation matrices, SARs, POA&Ms, risk acceptance documentation, contingency plans, BIAs, PIAs, and ISAs.\r\nConduct interviews and technical walkthroughs with system engineers, ISSOs, CSPs, and service providers to validate control implementation effectiveness.\r\nSupport third party assessment (3PAO) coordination and provide technical quality assurance of assessment deliverables.\r\nAdvise stakeholders on secure cloud design, compensating controls, and remediation strategies to address identified risks.\r\nSupport IT audit and IV&V activities related to cloud security controls, evidence validation, and findings remediation.\r\nContribute to cloud security standards, SOPs, and reusable authorization patterns to improve efficiency and consistency.\r\nWhat You Will Need\r\nMust be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.\r\nMinimum of TWO (2) years experience securing and engineering cloud platforms in federal or regulated environments.\r\nDemonstrated expertise implementing and validating cloud security controls aligned to NIST RMF and FedRAMP.\r\nHands on experience reviewing or performing independent assessments, IV&V, or third party security assessments.\r\nDeep understanding of shared responsibility models, control inheritance, and cloud risk management.\r\nExperience developing and reviewing RMF documentation and SARs.\r\nAbility to translate complex cloud engineering concepts into clear risk and compliance narratives.\r\nStrong collaboration skills across engineering, security, compliance, and government teams.\r\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have\r\nExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud security architectures in FedRAMP authorized environments.\r\nPrior experience supporting or acting as a 3PAO, IV&V team member, or independent assessor.\r\nCISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or similar certification.\r\nExperience assessing CI/CD pipelines, IaC, containerized environments, or Zero Trust architectures.\r\nExperience supporting high impact or financial systems within federal agencies.\r\nFamiliarity with ServiceNow, eCase, or automated GRC platforms.\r\nThe annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.\r\nWhat We Offer\r\nGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.\r\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\r\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\r\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\r\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan\r\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\r\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\r\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\r\nStudent Loan PayDown\r\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\r\nSkills Development & Certifications\r\nEmployee Referral Program\r\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\r\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\r\nMobility Stipend\r\nAbout Guidehouse\r\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\r\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\r\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Swiftcruit","rawCompany":"swiftcruit","city":"Hanover","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T02:42:43.540Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Security & Authorization Technical Analyst","description":"Job Family\r\nCyber Consulting\r\nTravel Required\r\nUp to 10%\r\nClearance Required\r\nAbility to Obtain Public Trust\r\nWhat You Will Do\r\nThe Cloud Security & Authorization Technical Analyst provides deep technical expertise in securing, engineering, and independently assessing federal cloud environments. This role blends hands on cloud security engineering with Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), and third party assessment support to ensure cloud platforms meet federal security, risk, and compliance requirements.\r\nThis position serves as a technical authority supporting FedRAMP based cloud authorizations, agency specific control implementations, and independent assessments while advising government stakeholders on secure cloud architecture and risk posture.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nProvide technical cloud security leadership for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud environments aligned to NIST RMF and FedRAMP.\r\nPerform detailed technical reviews of cloud architectures, configurations, and security control implementations to validate compliance with NIST SP 800 53 and agency security requirements.\r\nSupport and execute independent assessment or IV&V activities, including readiness reviews, control validation, and Security Assessment Report (SAR) development.\r\nAnalyze Cloud Service Provider (CSP) FedRAMP packages (P ATO) and advise on agency specific control inheritance, shared responsibility models, and residual risk.\r\nDevelop and review RMF artifacts including SSPs, control implementation matrices, SARs, POA&Ms, risk acceptance documentation, contingency plans, BIAs, PIAs, and ISAs.\r\nConduct interviews and technical walkthroughs with system engineers, ISSOs, CSPs, and service providers to validate control implementation effectiveness.\r\nSupport third party assessment (3PAO) coordination and provide technical quality assurance of assessment deliverables.\r\nAdvise stakeholders on secure cloud design, compensating controls, and remediation strategies to address identified risks.\r\nSupport IT audit and IV&V activities related to cloud security controls, evidence validation, and findings remediation.\r\nContribute to cloud security standards, SOPs, and reusable authorization patterns to improve efficiency and consistency.\r\nWhat You Will Need\r\nMust be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.\r\nMinimum of TWO (2) years experience securing and engineering cloud platforms in federal or regulated environments.\r\nDemonstrated expertise implementing and validating cloud security controls aligned to NIST RMF and FedRAMP.\r\nHands on experience reviewing or performing independent assessments, IV&V, or third party security assessments.\r\nDeep understanding of shared responsibility models, control inheritance, and cloud risk management.\r\nExperience developing and reviewing RMF documentation and SARs.\r\nAbility to translate complex cloud engineering concepts into clear risk and compliance narratives.\r\nStrong collaboration skills across engineering, security, compliance, and government teams.\r\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have\r\nExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud security architectures in FedRAMP authorized environments.\r\nPrior experience supporting or acting as a 3PAO, IV&V team member, or independent assessor.\r\nCISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or similar certification.\r\nExperience assessing CI/CD pipelines, IaC, containerized environments, or Zero Trust architectures.\r\nExperience supporting high impact or financial systems within federal agencies.\r\nFamiliarity with ServiceNow, eCase, or automated GRC platforms.\r\nThe annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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