Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) – Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) 2026-020
Location: Remote with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir VA for meetingsSecurity Clearance Requirement: Secret
Security Investigation Requirement: IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive / Tier 3 (T3) eligibility required at time of proposal submission
Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) SME to support cloud security authorization and compliance efforts. This role will provide expert guidance in Certification & Accreditation (C&A) NIST RMF implementation and FedRAMP-aligned assessments for DoD cloud environments.Key Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise in cloud security compliance and authorization activities.
- Lead and support RMF implementation efforts for cloud-hosted systems.
- Conduct cybersecurity control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37.
- Develop and maintain authorization artifacts including SSPs POA&Ms and supporting documentation.
- Perform FedRAMP-based security assessments and evaluate cloud security/privacy controls.
- Identify manage and mitigate cloud security risks across deployment and service models.
- Provide recommendations for cloud security best practices across hybrid and cloud-native environments.
Required Qualifications
- Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience
- DOD Cybersecurity experience
- Experience in assessing Cybersecurity Controls and conducting C&A reviews for large complex Information systems.
- Experience with modern and dynamic computing (e.g. hybrid computing edge computing cloud native microservices) and networking protocols or standard Internet of Things (IoT) protocols.
- Experience and well-versed in FedRAMP assessment methodology of security and privacy controls deployed in cloud information systems including six (6) domain areas which include: Architectural
Concepts & Design Requirements Cloud Data Security Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security Cloud Application Security Operations Legal & Compliance.
- Certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional
- Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission.
- Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multiple cloud service models (IaaS PaaS SaaS)
- Experience supporting enterprise DoD cloud programs
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
