Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert - Remote

ESM • Vienna, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert for an exciting opportunity. This role ensures that the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. The expert will review cloud security policies and provide recommendations for improvement to strengthen the overall security posture, as well as to enhance capabilities for protection, detection, monitoring, and response for systems and data. They will apply knowledge of current advancements in cloud security engineering and emerging threats to support the secure deployment of programs and applications. Additionally, they will provide input throughout the deployment process to ensure systems meet DoD compliance standards and offer guidance to assessment staff in conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments related to cloud-hosted environments.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology and its application to cloud-hosted systems within DoD environments
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, design principles, and secure deployment practices
• Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and implementing security controls within that platform
• Familiarity with DoD IT environments, including compliance requirements, risk management frameworks, and authorization processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerability assessment techniques, including protection, detection, monitoring, and response strategies
• Awareness of current cloud security threats, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud security engineering
• Two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems.
• Cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customer
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
• Reviews cloud security policies and provides recommendations for improvement to strengthen the overall security posture, as well as to enhance capabilities for protection, detection, monitoring, and response for systems and data.
• Applies knowledge of current advancements in cloud security engineering and emerging threats to support the secure deployment of programs and applications.
• Provides input throughout the deployment process to ensure systems meet DoD compliance standards.
• Offers guidance to assessment staff in conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments related to cloud-hosted environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed