Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert; SME Active Secret Clearance

Work Location:

Remote with regular meetings voir, VA

Clearance Requirements:
Active Top Secret Clearance

We are looking for 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.

• 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.

• Must hold Active Top Secret Clearance
• 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)
• Must hold any of the 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

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.