Cloud Security SME – DoD ATO Expert (Secret)

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and compliant with DoD requirements.

The role applies cloud security engineering best practices, reviews security policies, and supports deployment programs to meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements, while guiding assessment teams in vulnerability assessments related to cloud hosting environments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 5 years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems.
• DOD Secret Clearance.
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 3 (T3).
• 8140 Baseline Certification: Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support - Proficiency Level: Intermediate.
• One of the following certifications: oCEH, Cloud+, CySA+, PenTest+, SSCP, Security+, or GSEC (GIAC/CISSP concentrations also acceptable).
• 8140 Baseline Certification: Secondary DCWF Work Role 441: Network Operations Specialist - Proficiency Level: Intermediate.
• One of: oCompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, CEH, SSCP, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH/GICSP) credentials.
• Computing Environment Certification: Cloud Security Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Architect and design cloud-hosted IT systems to ensure security and DoD compliance.
• Review cloud security policy and provide recommendations to improve security posture.
• Support deployment programs to meet protection, detection, monitoring and response requirements.
• Provide guidance to assessment staff for Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments in cloud hosting environments.

Skills

Cloud security

ATO experience

DOD security

Tools

OCI

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and compliant with DoD requirements.

The role applies cloud security engineering best practices, reviews security policies, and supports deployment programs to meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements, while guiding assessment teams in vulnerability assessments related to cloud hosting environments.