Cloud Computing Specialist; CCS – Subject Matter Expert; SME Active Secret Clearance

Work Location: Remote with regular meetings voir, VA

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret Clearance

We are seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) SME to support cloud security authorization and compliance efforts. This role will provide expert guidance in Certification & Accreditation (C&A), NIST RMF implementation, and FedRAMP-aligned assessments for DoD cloud environments.

• Provide subject matter expertise in cloud security compliance and authorization activities.
• Lead and support RMF implementation efforts for cloud-hosted systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37.
• Develop and maintain authorization artifacts including SSPs, POA&Ms, and supporting documentation.
• Perform FedRAMP-based security assessments and evaluate cloud security/privacy controls.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate cloud security risks across deployment and service models.
• Provide recommendations for cloud security best practices across hybrid and cloud-native environments.

• Must hold Active Secret Clerance
• Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience
• Must have 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.
• Must hold Certified Cloud Security Professional certificate
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.

• Experience supporting multiple cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Experience supporting enterprise DoD cloud programs

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg

at your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:
Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts;
Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners;
Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.