Cybersecurity Cloud SME

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Cybersecurity Cloud SME to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.Job Description and ResponsibilitiesEnsures the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems meet Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements. Reviews cloud security policies and recommends improvements to strengthen security and support the protection, detection, monitoring, and response capabilities for systems and data. Applies current knowledge of cloud security engineering practices and emerging threats to support the secure deployment of programs and applications. Provides cybersecurity guidance throughout the deployment process to ensure systems comply with DoD standards and requirements. Advises assessment teams on conducting Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) for cloud-hosted environments.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)Knowledge of cloud security architecture and engineering principles to ensure cloud-hosted IT systems are designed and implemented in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements.Ability to review cloud security policies, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen security controls and the overall cloud security posture.Knowledge of cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies to support the secure deployment and operation of cloud-hosted systems and applications.Ability to assess and support security capabilities for protecting, detecting, monitoring, and responding to threats affecting cloud-hosted systems and data.Skill in providing cybersecurity guidance throughout the system deployment lifecycle to ensure compliance with DoD security standards, policies, and requirements.Ability to support and advise assessment teams in conducting Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) of cloud-hosted environments to identify security weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.Desired KSABe a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situationsCandidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customersMust have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervisionMinimum Training, Education, and CertificationsTwo (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP) Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systemsputing Environment certification: Cloud Security Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)Minimum ClearanceSecret Physical RequirementsRequired to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.Additional RequirementsOther duties as assignedESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.