Cloud Vulnerability Response Specialist, Senior

Who is Malama Kai Technologies? 

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government. 

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions. 

Position Location: Remote, EST 

Who are you? 

Security-cleared Professional: You are able to obtain and maintain a government issued public trust clearance. 

Education is important to us: A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred with 7-10 years of experience.  

Experience is important to us: Experience with FISMA and NIST policies and procedures. Experience with scanning for vulnerabilities. Possesses expertise in cloud infrastructure and cloud security tools such as AWS or Azure. Has experience identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems. Familiar with Tenable Nessus, ACAS, HBSS or other related systems. 

Certifications: Either a Security + CE, CASP, CISSP, GCIA, CISM, CISA or another certification that is the equivalent. Certification in AWS or Azure is preferred. 

What you’ll do: 

Provides technical knowledge identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems.  

Monitor cloud-based systems for security breaches and respond to security incidents.  

Conduct security assessments, develop/implement security protocols and procedures.  

Applies expertise of cloud infrastructure and cloud security tools. 

Apply critical thinking, conduct gap analysis, and develop implementation plans for the improvement of the risk management-related program.   

Benefits and Compensation:  

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.  

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.