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Fairfax, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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.

Overview
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Cloud Computing Specialist SMEfor 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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).
Preferred Experience
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP assessment methodologies across six domains:
    1. Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
    2. Cloud Data Security
    3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
    4. Cloud Application Security
    5. Operations
    6. 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).
About Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in IT and Management Consulting. We deliver value-added services to our customers by leveraging technology people and industry best practices to implement innovative mission-driven solutions.
Benefits include: Medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; 401(k) with employer match; PTO and paid holidays; commuter benefits; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education reimbursement; and pet insurance.
NIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to providing opportunities to all applicants regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.


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