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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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For more than a decade, Karthik Consulting has been a reliable and trusted advisor to our Government customers, providing independent and unbiased recommendations and solutions to mitigate risk and help solve IT issues. We bring the innovation, passion, and agility of the commercial sector to meet the unique challenges of this competitive space.

Karthik Consulting is seeking Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS)-Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Off-Site) with the below skillset.

Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS)-Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Off-Site)
Fulltime with Karthik Consulting
Location: Remote.
Clearance: Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission


Position Description

Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS)-Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Off-Site)
Position Overview

The Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS)-Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a cybersecurity and cloud computing expert responsible for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities and implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. This position requires substantial expertise in cloud security architectures, multi-platform cloud environments, and comprehensive understanding of Federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security and Architecture:
• Serve as subject matter expert for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes with comprehensive application of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and guidance per NIST Special Publications 800-53 and 800-37 (current versions)
• Identify, manage, and resolve cloud computing security risks while implementing security best practices across diverse cloud environments including deployment models, service models, and their derivatives
• Provide expertise on cloud security controls including network security, tenant isolation, encryption protocols, key management systems, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, and Zero Trust (ZT) architecture considerations

Multi-Platform Cloud Operations:
• Analyze and design cloud hosting requirements across multiple enterprise cloud platforms, specifically Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Collaborate with DLA technicians and vendor partners on complex hosting activities, troubleshoot sophisticated deployment-related issues, and provide comprehensive technical solutions
• Develop and maintain expertise in DISA enterprise cloud offerings, including boundary cloud access point (CAP) and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) implementations

Technical Documentation and Compliance:
• Develop comprehensive deployment specifications and implementation guides including detailed configurations, test plans, execution results, and extensive cloud hosting documentation to support Enterprise Hosting (EH) operations
• Provide cloud computing expertise and innovative solutions to streamline complex business processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure all cloud security architecture implementations meet stringent DoD/DISA policies, directives, and regulatory guidelines

Assessment and Risk Management:
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of cybersecurity controls and execute C&A reviews for large-scale, complex information systems
• Possess and demonstrate Cloud Security Requirements Guide knowledge to effectively employ advanced cloud security controls
• Work independently while maintaining comprehensive cloud computing security knowledge and applying advanced risk management principles

Minimum Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
• Five (5) years of relevant Certification & Accreditation (C&A) experience in federal environments
• Comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience, including Zero Trust, SCCA Functional Requirements Document (FRD) and Security Requirements Guide (SRG) implementation
• Demonstrated DOD cybersecurity experience in complex organizational environments
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud computing with proven track record of designing and managing complex cloud environments, including deployment and migration of various workloads to cloud platforms
• Extensive experience in assessing cybersecurity controls and conducting C&A reviews for large, complex information systems

Technical Expertise:
• Expert-level proficiency in modern and dynamic computing environments including hybrid computing, edge computing, cloud-native microservices, and networking protocols or standard Internet of Things (IoT) protocols
• Comprehensive experience and expertise in FedRAMP assessment methodology of security and privacy controls deployed in cloud information systems, including mastery of all six (6) domain areas: Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Operations, and Legal & Compliance
• Expert-level knowledge in cloud technologies, native services, and automation with particular emphasis in Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and AWS platforms

Required Certifications:
• Current Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification
• DoD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification at time of submission: Category IAT Level II
• At least one industry cloud certification from the following: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Foundations, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Professional, or Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect

Security Clearance:
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission

Professional Skills:
• Demonstrated strong business and technical writing capabilities for complex technical documentation
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving sophisticated security challenges

Work Location:
• Off-Site position with estimated annual hours of 1,980 – 2,080 hours/year in base period
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Karthik Consulting (KC) is a CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3 rated, ISO 9001, 27001, and 20000-1 registered IT consulting firm. The vision of KC is to bring the innovation, passion, and agility of the commercial IT industry to meet the unique challenges of the government. Whether you are looking for someone to: help develop your IT strategy; assess a problem and recommend solutions; resolve a particular systems integration challenge; implement Agile software development; or improve your SDLC processes, KC has experts who can provide you an independent and unbiased recommendation, implement the solution, and be your trusted advisor.

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