Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert, SME

Ariel Partners

. Ensure the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and meet DOD requirements .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security architecture, compliance with DOD requirements, and vulnerability remediation. Proficient in cloud environments such as OCI, AWS, and Azure, with a strong focus on achieving ATOs and implementing security best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Top Secret ClearanceCloud Security EngineeringATO Achievement in Cloud EnvironmentFedRAMP Assessment MethodologyCloud Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Security ArchitectureVulnerability RemediationCybersecurity Vulnerability AssessmentsAgile/DevSecOps DeliveryCI/CD AutomationAI/ML IntegrationAutomated TestingSystem Performance ImprovementUser-Experience ImprovementDOD Compliance

Tools & Technologies

AWS GovCloudOCIAzureRMFZero TrustSTIGsPOA&M

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCompTIA Security+Cloud Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure)

Industry Keywords

DOD RequirementsCloud Security PostureCybersecurityCloud ResilienceLegacy-Code Refactoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and meet DOD requirements
Review cloud security policy and provide recommendations to improve the cloud security posture and meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements
Provide cloud resilience, vulnerability remediation, security engineering, and ATO evidence
Apply current cloud security engineering and cloud security threat knowledge to support program and application deployment
Provide input throughout deployment to ensure systems meet DOD compliance requirements
Guide assessment staff in performing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments for cloud hosting environments
Support the DLA PIEE Development and Sustainment program, including modernization, legacy-code refactoring, Agile/DevSecOps delivery, AWS GovCloud operations, CI/CD automation, cybersecurity, AI/ML integration, automated testing, and system performance and user-experience improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have Active Top Secret Clearance
Minimum 10 years of experience
Two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure)
Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT
Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology
Experience working with OCI, AWS GovCloud IL5, RMF, Zero Trust, STIGs, POA&M
Experience working with enterprise DoD
Bachelor or Master degree is required
Must meet applicable DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements
Cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.) and CISSP or CCSP or CompTIA Security X or Security+

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws