The Role
Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Remote, with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA for meetings
Security Clearance Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance or TOP SECRET and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission.Position SummaryNationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud SME to support secure architecture and compliance requirements for DoD cloud-hosted systems. This role will provide expert guidance in cloud security engineering, vulnerability assessments, and enterprise compliance support.Key Responsibilities
Security Clearance Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance or TOP SECRET and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission.Position SummaryNationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud SME to support secure architecture and compliance requirements for DoD cloud-hosted systems. This role will provide expert guidance in cloud security engineering, vulnerability assessments, and enterprise compliance support.Key Responsibilities
- Ensure cloud-hosted systems are securely architected and meet DoD requirements.
- Review cloud security policy and recommend improvements.
- Provide expert guidance to program teams throughout cloud deployments and migrations.
- Support deployment of programs and applications to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Provide guidance to assessment staff conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
- Apply knowledge of emerging cloud security threats and advances in cloud security engineering.
- Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience securing and architecting complex IT systems
- At least Five (5) years of experience in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure)
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to cloud security assessments, audits, or compliance reviews
- Extensive knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards (CIS Controls, NIST CSF, CSA CCM)
- Cloud certification (GCP, OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Experience working with enterprise DoD IT
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.
- Experience supporting FedRAMP-aligned cloud environments
- Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadership
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The Company
What We Do
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) is designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Information Technology (IT) and Management consulting company. NIS has been providing Information Technology Solutions, program management support services and subject matter expertise within the federal government since 2006. NIS works with each client to deploy a mission-specific solution that: Complies with the Regulatory Environment Captures the Client’s Mission, Vision & Values Aligns Objectives with Deliverables Applies Industry Best Practices Creates Measurable, Sustainable Change.
