DoW GCP Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Washington, DC
Full Time
Defense
Experienced
Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a cybersecurity firm built for high-consequence environments where mission, complexity, and trust intersect.  Our single focus has been delivering cyber solutions to effectively manage risk & the business of cyber for 25 years!

We have an immediate opportunity for a DoW Cloud (GCP) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support security engineering execution for a mission-critical, cloud-hosted defense system. This is a high-visibility engagement with frequent change, heavy stakeholder involvement, and a system treated as a high-value target. This is not a “paper security” role. We need a team player who is a mission-focused operator, who can translate security requirements into real implementations, drive engineering outcomes under pressure, and deliver customer-ready technical work with minimal oversight.

If you are a hands-on builder who can translate NIST/DoD requirements into implemented controls in cloud and Kubernetes environments, automate repeatable validation, and deliver customer-ready technical outputs under pressure with minimal oversight, please apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, implement, and validate security controls for cloud-hosted and hybrid systems in support of DoD RMF objectives and continuous monitoring needs.
  • Translate security requirements (NIST SP 800-53, CNSS policy, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, applicable AI guidance) into actionable engineering tasks and secure architecture patterns.
    Conduct security architecture reviews and security engineering analysis for cloud-native and containerized workloads hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Engineer and validate security controls associated with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms within GCP (e.g., identity, network segmentation, secrets, supply chain controls, logging/auditing).
  • Implement and operationalize cloud security fundamentals including IAM design, encryption/KMS, network controls, secure service configuration, and centralized logging/monitoring.
  • Support secure SDLC/DevSecOps practices: CI/CD security controls, artifact integrity, configuration-as-code, vulnerability scanning integration, and secure release gating.
    Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis; produce clear mitigation plans and validate corrective actions.
  • Support DISA STIG implementation/validation and hardening baselines, partnering with platform and DevSecOps teams to ensure sustainable compliance.
  • Partner with ISSM/ISSO and CND stakeholders to ensure engineering work produces audit-ready evidence and strengthens operational defense (telemetry, detection hooks, response readiness).
  • Optimize delivery through automation: build scripts, policy-as-code, validation checks, and responsible AI-enabled workflows to reduce repetitive work and improve quality.
  • Document designs, decisions, and implementations clearly; provide customer-ready technical briefings and written outputs with minimal editing.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Active Secret or Top-secret clearance.
  • Role required security certification such as: CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP.
  • Demonstrated experience as an ISSE/security engineer supporting modern systems in regulated cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 control intent and how to implement controls technically (not just document them).
  • Hands-on cloud engineering experience (GCP strongly preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable) including IAM, networking, encryption/KMS, logging/monitoring, and secure configuration patterns.
  • Experience securing containerized platforms (Kubernetes/Docker) and implementing practical controls for workload isolation, admission controls/policy, secrets management, and audit logging.
  • Experience integrating security into CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code workflows (e.g., automated checks, scanning, gated releases).
  • Strong writing and communication skills: able to produce precise, stakeholder-ready technical outputs with minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrated adoption of automation (scripts, repeatable workflows, and responsible AI-enabled methods) to increase scale, speed, and quality.
  • Comfort operating in a high-change environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive delivery needs.
  • Cloud certification (e.g., CCSP or cloud provider security / professional certs such as Google’s Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Professional Cloud Network Engineer).
OVERALL FIT:
If you prefer slow-moving architecture work, stable requirements, or a role limited to documentation and reviews, this will not be a good match with your skills.

 

TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

“TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws.”

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