Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Title: Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Primarily Remote – Periodic Meetings at Fort Belvoir, VA 
Start Date: November 28, 2026
Duration: 12 Months + Two 12-Month Option Periods
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required

Project Overview

Support the Client's Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Development and Sustainment program, a mission-critical defense procurement and payment platform. The program focuses on cloud modernization, AWS GovCloud operations, cybersecurity, Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, AI/ML integration, and enterprise application sustainment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity/IT experience.

• Active Top Secret security clearance.

• 2+ years of experience achieving ATOs in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or OCI.

• 5+ years of experience achieving ATOs for compartmented DoD IT systems.

• Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology.

• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud IL5, OCI, RMF, Zero Trust, STIGs, and POA&Ms.

• Experience supporting enterprise DoD IT environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.

• Must meet applicable DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements.

• Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, OCI, or equivalent) and at least one of the following: CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA SecurityX, or Security+.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review secure cloud architectures that comply with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements.

• Review cloud security policies and recommend improvements to protection, detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities.

• Support cloud resilience, vulnerability remediation, security engineering, and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.

• Ensure cloud-hosted applications meet DoD security and compliance requirements throughout deployment.

• Apply current cloud security engineering practices to address evolving threats and vulnerabilities.

• Support Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments for cloud-hosted environments.

• Provide technical guidance on Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, Zero Trust, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

Note: Candidates must meet the stated clearance, citizenship, experience, education, and certification requirements. Clearance eligibility alone is not sufficient; an active Top Secret clearance is required.