Cloud Computing Specialist

Information Technology Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist with a strong background in Information Assurance and cloud security. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in the Risk Management Framework and NIST standards to ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments. Your responsibilities will include assessing and managing security risks while implementing best practices across various cloud deployment models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with government initiatives and requires a commitment to travel to client sites. If you are passionate about cloud security and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C&A and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Active certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an authority on Information Assurance and Cloud computing.
• Identify and manage cloud computing security risks effectively.

Skills

Cloud Computing Security

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Information Assurance (IA)

Security Assessment

Education

Certified Cloud Security Professional

CCNA Security

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

NIST Standards

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle WebLogic Server

Job description

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist to work for our company.

Summary:

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Will serve as an Information Assurance and Cloud computing authority with regards to Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and a broad coverage of the application of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and guidance as outlined in the NIST Special Publication(s) (SP) 800-53 and 800-37 (Current versions).
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Requirements:

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Must hold an active certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH.
• Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator, Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Essentials (OEM 12c), Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) 12c R1: Fundamentals, Oracle Planning 202x Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), and Oracle Identity Governance 12c: Essentials.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant C&A experience.
• Must have 5+ years of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience.
• Must have previous experience with DOD IA.
• Must have previous experience assessing IA Controls and conducting C&A reviews for large, complex Information systems.
• Must be able to work independently with substantial cloud computing security knowledge.
• Must be able to identify, manage and resolve cloud computing security risk and implement “best practices” as applied within a cloud environment (across all the different deployment and service models, and derivatives).
• Must have deep knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology of security and privacy controls deployed in cloud information systems to include six (6) domain areas. The six domains include:
• Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
• Cloud Data Security
• Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Application Security
• Operations
• Legal & Compliance
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.