Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Remote, with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA for meetings
Security Clearance Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance or TOP SECRET and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission.
Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud SME to support secure architecture and compliance requirements for DoD cloud-hosted systems. This role will provide expert guidance in cloud security engineering, vulnerability assessments, and enterprise compliance support.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure cloud-hosted systems are securely architected and meet DoD requirements.
• Review cloud security policy and recommend improvements.
• Provide expert guidance to program teams throughout cloud deployments and migrations.
• Support deployment of programs and applications to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Provide guidance to assessment staff conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
• Apply knowledge of emerging cloud security threats and advances in cloud security engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience securing and architecting complex IT systems
• At least Five (5) years of experience in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure)
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to cloud security assessments, audits, or compliance reviews
• Extensive knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards (CIS Controls, NIST CSF, CSA CCM)
• Cloud certification (GCP, OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience working with enterprise DoD IT
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FedRAMP-aligned cloud environments
• Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadership

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.