Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert, SME

📋 Description

• Design, review, and validate secure cloud architectures for DoD IT systems hosted on platforms such as OCI, AWS, Azure, or their equivalents.

• Ensure that cloud-hosted systems comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and FedRAMP requirements.

• Assist in the complete ATO lifecycle, which includes the development of the SSP, implementation of security controls, management of POA&M, and collaboration with Authorizing Officials.

• Evaluate cloud security policies, standards, and procedures; offer recommendations to enhance security posture.

• Utilize current knowledge of cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best engineering practices to reduce risk.

• Provide cybersecurity advice throughout the deployment lifecycles of systems and applications.

• Counsel and support assessment teams performing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) for cloud environments.

• Aid in continuous monitoring, detection, incident response, and reporting for cloud-hosted systems.

• Work closely with program managers, engineers, and security teams to incorporate cybersecurity requirements across DoD IT environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active DoD secret clearance is required.

• At least 2 years of experience obtaining ATOs in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure, or similar).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting and obtaining ATOs for DoD compartmented IT systems.

• Proven experience applying FedRAMP assessment methodologies to cloud-hosted systems.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Experience in supporting enterprise-level DoD IT systems.

• Experience managing systems through the entire RMF lifecycle, including continuous monitoring.

• Familiarity with contemporary cloud security threats and defensive strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to advise both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• At least one cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, or equivalent) is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are fully covered by the employer for employees only).

• Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays).

• 401K Retirement Plan with employer matching.

• Professional Development Training Reimbursement.