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Horizon Industries, Limited · 2 months ago

CYBERSECURITY CLOUD SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) (ECWM)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the primary cloud security architect, ensuring robust security controls for cloud-hosted IT systems, particularly for the DoD.

ConsultingCRMInformation Technology

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary cloud security architect responsible for ensuring that cloud-hosted IT systems are architected, designed, and implemented with robust security controls that meet or exceed Department of Defense requirements

Provide comprehensive security oversight throughout the system lifecycle, from initial design through deployment and ongoing operations, with particular emphasis on cloud environments including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure

Require deep expertise in DoD cybersecurity frameworks, FedRAMP compliance, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the unique security challenges inherent in cloud-based Government systems handling sensitive contracting and procurement data

Qualification

Cloud ATO ExperienceDoD Systems ATO ExperienceCloud CertificationFedRAMP ExpertiseOCI ExperienceEnterprise DoD IT ExperienceAdvanced cloud security certificationsCISSPCISMProject management certificationAgile development methodologiesAnalytical skillsLeadership capabilitiesCustomer service orientationDetail-oriented approach

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field

Must possess a Secret Clearance or IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance

Cloud ATO Experience: Two (2) years of hands-on experience achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO) in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms) with demonstrated success in navigating complex compliance requirements

DoD Systems ATO Experience: Five (5) years of experience achieving ATOs for compartmented DoD IT systems with deep understanding of DoD-specific security requirements, assessment processes, and stakeholder coordination

Cloud Certification: Current cloud security certification from major cloud providers (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, or equivalent) demonstrating technical proficiency and up-to-date knowledge of cloud security capabilities

DoD Approved 8140/8570 Baseline Certification

FedRAMP Expertise: Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology including practical experience with FedRAMP security control requirements, assessment procedures, and authorization processes

OCI Experience: Demonstrated experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) including security architecture, implementation, and compliance activities

Enterprise DoD IT Experience: Proven experience working with enterprise DoD IT systems, understanding of DoD architecture standards, and familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and processes