Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

Barbaricum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is looking for a Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Washington, DC. This senior-level role involves providing strategic cybersecurity leadership and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and extensive experience managing complex cybersecurity projects. Join a team dedicated to tackling the Nation's most demanding challenges.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
• 8+ years of experience managing cybersecurity projects in cloud environments.
• 8+ years of experience with NIST RMF and related compliance measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity support for cloud-based MC&FP programs.
• Guide technical teams on secure cloud architecture.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and incident response.

Skills

DoD cybersecurity frameworks

Cloud platforms

Cyber compliance methodologies

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

NIST RMF

STIGs

SCAP

FISMA

Job description

Washington, DC

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a highly qualified Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) enterprise and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES). This senior-level role provides strategic leadership and multidisciplinary cyber expertise to ensure secure operations and risk-managed digital environments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technologist with deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, cloud platforms, and cyber compliance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity support for MC&FP programs operating in cloud-based environments.
• Guide and mentor technical teams on secure cloud architecture, policy implementation, and threat mitigation strategies.
• Provide direct support for compliance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and relevant cybersecurity directives.
• Manage and oversee vulnerability assessments, system audits, and incident response planning.
• Support the integration of security controls including STIGs, SCAP, IAVA compliance, and policy documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure cybersecurity is embedded across program lifecycles and mission-critical applications.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience managing cybersecurity projects of similar size and complexity within cloud environments.
• 8+ years of direct experience with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA.
• One of the following certifications:
  • CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISSP

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience analyzing, assessing, and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management and penetration testing.

8+ years of experience supporting DoD defensive cyber operations including but not limited to, information system protection, defense, response (incident handling), reporting and recovery.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.