Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) - SME

Nisga'a TEK, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A defense contracting company in the United States is seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) to oversee cloud cybersecurity and implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DLA systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cybersecurity and C&A, with a required Secret clearance and a certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional. The position offers an annual salary range from $100,000 to $185,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Certification & Accreditation (C&A) experience.
• DOD Cybersecurity experience.
• Clearance: Secret.
• Certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for cloud cybersecurity and RMF supporting DLA enterprise.
• Lead C&A activities for complex information systems.
• Assess implementation of cybersecurity controls in cloud environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Task management

Cybersecurity control assessment

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

FedRAMP assessment methodology

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary

The Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) - SME provides expert oversight of cloud cybersecurity, Certification & Accreditation (C&A), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation for Defense Logistics Agency systems under the J6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS) contract.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the cloud cybersecurity and RMF Subject Matter Expert supporting DLA enterprise cloud initiatives
• Lead and conduct Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities for complex, large-scale information systems
• Apply and interpret NIST RMF guidance, including SP 800-53 security controls and SP 800-37 RMF lifecycle requirements
• Assess and validate implementation of cybersecurity controls in cloud environments
• Evaluate security posture of modern computing environments, including hybrid computing, edge computing, containerized services, and IoT-enabled systems

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to use plain language to communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to elevate issues quickly to enable rapid resolution
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 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 to include 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
• Clearance: Secret

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.