Senior Cloud Security and Delivery Subject Matter ...

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Security and Delivery Subject Matter Expert for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District Of Columbia. Overview The role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of security solutions to protect cloud-hosted operating environments using Zero Trust and defense-in-depth strategies. The expert will conduct Cloud Application Assessments and provide technical guidance to secure the cloud architecture for the supported cloud service providers. 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 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 Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Engineering disciplines and 10 years of prior relevant experience Requirements 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 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 and Cloud Access Security Broker 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 Expert knowledge of Web Application Security Shift 1 day a week in office hybrid remote, supporting a 24x7 operation We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Created: 2026-03-10