Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Nationwide IT Services • Fort Belvoir, VA, United States • 3d ago

Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) - Subject Matter Expert (SME) 2026-020

Location: Remote, with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA for meetings
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret
Security Investigation Requirement: IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive / Tier 3 (T3) eligibility required at time of proposal submission

Position Summary

Nationwide IT Services is 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience
Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience
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, including six (6) domain areas, which include: Architectural

Concepts & Design Requirements, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Operations, Legal & Compliance.

Certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional

Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission.
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Join Nationwide IT Services?

Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

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