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Nationwide IT Services, Inc. · 3 months ago

Cloud Computing Specialist - SME

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Cloud Computing Specialist – SME to provide expertise in Certification & Accreditation, the NIST Risk Management Framework, and DoD/DISA security architecture. The role involves ensuring compliance with cloud security best practices across multiple environments and collaborating with various stakeholders to troubleshoot and enhance cloud solutions.

Cyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)IAT Level II (Security+)Multi-cloud experienceCybersecurity controlsZero Trust architecturesFedRAMP methodologiesCloud Provider CertificationBusiness writingTechnical writingDocumentation skills

Required

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

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)