
Cloud Computing Specialist - SME
Nationwide IT ServicesFairfax, VA
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Job Description
Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) – Subject Matter Expert (SME)Security Clearance: Secret (IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive / Tier 3 required at submission)Certifications Required: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), IAT Level II (Security+), at least one Cloud Provider Certification.Location: Off-Site, Proximity to Fort Belvoir preferred.OverviewNationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Cloud Computing Specialist – SME for a potential opportunity to provide expertise in Certification & Accreditation (C&A), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD/DISA security architecture. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of cloud security best practices across multiple environments and deployment models, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and current DoD cybersecurity standards.Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a cloud security SME, applying RMF and FedRAMP methodologies to assess and secure complex DoD cloud environments.
- Design, implement, and validate secure cloud hosting solutions across AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud.
- Develop and maintain deployment specifications, including configurations, test plans, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with DLA engineers, DISA stakeholders, and vendors to troubleshoot hosting and deployment challenges.
- Advise on the implementation of Zero Trust, SCCA, and CAP solutions to meet DoD/DISA directives.
- Apply the Cloud Security Requirements Guide (SRG) to ensure compliance in areas such as network security, encryption, tenant isolation, vulnerability assessments, key management, and application firewalls.
- Recommend innovative cloud strategies to streamline operations and enhance mission support.
- 5+ years of Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and RMF experience in DoD environments.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and migrating workloads in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP).
- Proven ability to assess, document, and improve cybersecurity controls for large-scale information systems.
- Expertise in modern architectures, including hybrid, edge computing, cloud-native microservices, and IoT protocols.
- Strong technical and business writing skills (documentation, reports, assessments).
- Certifications:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+)
- At least one Cloud Provider Certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, OCI Architect Foundations/Security Professional, GCP Cloud Architect)
- Active or current Secret clearance (IT-II / T3 minimum).
- Familiarity with FedRAMP assessment methodologies across six domains:
- Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
- Cloud Data Security
- Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
- Cloud Application Security
- Operations
- Legal & Compliance
- Demonstrated success implementing Zero Trust architectures and SCCA FRD/SRG compliance.
- Knowledge of DISA enterprise cloud offerings, including boundary CAP and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).
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