Senior Cloud Security Specialist(API)
Bryant Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Contract Performance Period
June 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Job Location
Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) on‑site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire
Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range
Depending on Experience
Travel Requirements
Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) on‑site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely
Not possible
Project Description
Senior Cloud Security Specialist (API) — supporting an IT Security Engineering team responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments. This role supports a data access management project and requires proficiency in REST API integrations, providing hands‑on API integration support between cloud applications using modern and secure techniques. Anticipated Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 – 12/31/2026 (strong possibility of extension) Place of Performance: on‑site, Washington, DC U.S. Citizenship required.
Qualification Requirements
Extensive REST API experience in implementing, securing, automating, testing, and documenting API integrations
Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, and NIST SP 800-53
Deep analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting experience to independently resolve complex security challenges
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services
Preferred: AWS Certified Security – Specialty (strongly preferred); AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate
Preferred: Experience with integrations between ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt
Skills Requirements
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration
Experience implementing cloud‑native serverless architectures and services
Experience architecting and implementing security controls across public cloud platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience implementing cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions for SaaS application security and visibility
Strong understanding of IAM, network security design, security operations, security architecture, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management
Responsibilities
Build resilient, secure API integrations between cloud applications in support of an end‑to‑end data access management solution
Produce API integration architecture documentation detailing integrations between cloud systems
Develop data models and attribute mapping across cloud systems
Write automation scripts and orchestration components (serverless functions, scheduled jobs, event handlers)
Conduct comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations
Support data loss prevention and cloud access security broker initiatives
Work across multiple teams as a Cloud Security Engineer SME to support security design, build, implementation, and monitoring of cloud platforms, applications, and tools
Offer technical consultation to cloud engineering teams on secure implementations
Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
Job ID
1535
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June 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Job Location
Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) on‑site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire
Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range
Depending on Experience
Travel Requirements
Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) on‑site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely
Not possible
Project Description
Senior Cloud Security Specialist (API) — supporting an IT Security Engineering team responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments. This role supports a data access management project and requires proficiency in REST API integrations, providing hands‑on API integration support between cloud applications using modern and secure techniques. Anticipated Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 – 12/31/2026 (strong possibility of extension) Place of Performance: on‑site, Washington, DC U.S. Citizenship required.
Qualification Requirements
Extensive REST API experience in implementing, securing, automating, testing, and documenting API integrations
Strong understanding of resilient integration patterns including error handling, retry mechanisms, and monitoring strategies
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, and NIST SP 800-53
Deep analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting experience to independently resolve complex security challenges
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services
Preferred: AWS Certified Security – Specialty (strongly preferred); AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate
Preferred: Experience with integrations between ServiceNow, Collibra, and Saviynt
Skills Requirements
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages for security orchestration
Experience implementing cloud‑native serverless architectures and services
Experience architecting and implementing security controls across public cloud platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience implementing cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions for SaaS application security and visibility
Strong understanding of IAM, network security design, security operations, security architecture, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management
Responsibilities
Build resilient, secure API integrations between cloud applications in support of an end‑to‑end data access management solution
Produce API integration architecture documentation detailing integrations between cloud systems
Develop data models and attribute mapping across cloud systems
Write automation scripts and orchestration components (serverless functions, scheduled jobs, event handlers)
Conduct comprehensive testing and documentation of cloud integrations
Support data loss prevention and cloud access security broker initiatives
Work across multiple teams as a Cloud Security Engineer SME to support security design, build, implementation, and monitoring of cloud platforms, applications, and tools
Offer technical consultation to cloud engineering teams on secure implementations
Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
Job ID
1535
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