Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert, SME

VivSoft

Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert responsible for secure architecture and compliance for DoD cloud-hosted IT systems at VivSoft. Collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity posture across various platforms.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, review, and validate secure cloud architectures for DoD IT systems hosted in OCI, AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms.
Ensure cloud‑hosted systems meet DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
Support the full ATO lifecycle, including SSP development, security control implementation, POA&M management, and coordination with Authorizing Officials.
Review cloud security policies, standards, and procedures; provide recommendations to improve security posture.
Apply current knowledge of cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and engineering best practices to mitigate risk.
Provide cybersecurity guidance throughout system and application deployment lifecycles.
Advise and support assessment teams conducting Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) for cloud environments.
Support continuous monitoring, detection, incident response, and reporting for cloud‑hosted systems.
Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and security teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements across enterprise DoD IT environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess an active DoD secret clearance
Minimum 2 years of experience achieving ATOs in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure, or similar).
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting and achieving ATOs for DoD compartmented IT systems.
Demonstrated experience applying FedRAMP assessment methodology to cloud‑hosted systems.
Hands‑on experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Experience supporting enterprise‑level DoD IT systems.
Experience supporting systems through the full RMF lifecycle, including continuous monitoring.
Knowledge of modern cloud security threats and defensive strategies
Strong written and verbal communication skills to advise technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
At least one cloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, or equivalent)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
401K Retirement Plan with employer match
Professional Development Training Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud architecture designcybersecurity complianceATO lifecycle managementsecurity control implementationcloud security policiesvulnerability assessmentscontinuous monitoringincident responserisk mitigationcloud security best practices

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationadvisory skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solving

Certifications

DoD secret clearancecloud certification (OCI, AWS, Azure)