CSS- Cloud Computing Specialist (SME)

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI / data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the  Washington Post  for six straight years and named to the  Inc . 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate need for Cloud Computing Subject Matter Expert to support an exciting opportunity utilizing hands-on experience working as a Cloud Computing Subject Matter Expert. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with various commercial cloud provider hosting solutions, particularly in relation to Google Cloud services, as well as proficiency with other leading platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In addition, relevant industry certifications that reflect expertise in these areas would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

• Subject matter expert with regards to Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and a broad coverage of the application of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and guidance as outlined in the NIST Special Publication(s) (SP) 800-53 and 800-37 (Current versions).
• Maintains current certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional.
• Works independently with substantial cloud computing security knowledge. Identifies, manages, and resolves cloud computing security risk and implements “best practices” as applied within a cloud environment (across all the different deployment and service models, and derivatives).
• 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 to include six (6) domain areas which include : Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Operations, Legal & Compliance.

Security / Certification Requirements :

Desired CLOUD COMPUTING SPECIALIST (CCS)-SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT experience and skillset :