Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert - Remote

Esmcorp; Vienna (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Esmcorp is looking for a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert to enhance the security architecture for cloud systems, ensuring compliance with DoD requirements. This role involves reviewing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and leveraging knowledge of cloud security threats. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of specific DoD IT experience, relevant cloud certification, and the ability to work under pressure. Join Esmcorp and contribute to critical mission needs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in achieving ATOs in a cloud environment.
• 5 years of experience achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems is required.
• A relevant cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure secure and compliant architecture for cloud-hosted IT systems.
• Review cloud security policies and recommend improvements.
• Apply cloud security knowledge to support secure deployment.

Skills

FedRAMP assessment methodology

Cloud security architecture

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

DoD IT environment compliance

Cybersecurity vulnerability assessment techniques

Current cloud security threats awareness

Education

Cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure)

5 years of ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems

2 years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment

Job description

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert for an exciting opportunity.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Ensures that the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. Reviews cloud security policies and provides recommendations for improvement to strengthen the overall security posture, as well as to enhance capabilities for protection, detection, monitoring, and response for systems and data. Applies knowledge of current advancements in cloud security engineering and emerging threats to support the secure deployment of programs and applications. Provides input throughout the deployment process to ensure systems meet DoD compliance standards. Additionally, offers guidance to assessment staff in conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments related to cloud-hosted environments.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology and its application to cloud-hosted systems within DoD environments
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, design principles, and secure deployment practices
• Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and implementing security controls within that platform
• Familiarity with DoD IT environments, including compliance requirements, risk management frameworks, and authorization processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerability assessment techniques, including protection, detection, monitoring, and response strategies
• Awareness of current cloud security threats, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud security engineering

Desired KSA

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customer
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems.
• Cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)

Minimum Clearance

• Top Secret

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned

ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.