Cloud Computing Specialist

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist to work for our company.

Summary:

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Will serve as an Information Assurance and Cloud computing authority 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).
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Requirements: 

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Must hold an active certification as a Certified Cloud Security Professional.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH.
• Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator, Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Essentials (OEM 12c), Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) 12c R1: Fundamentals, Oracle Planning 202x Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), and Oracle Identity Governance 12c: Essentials.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant C&A experience
• Must have 5+ years of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A
• experience.
• Must have previous experience with DOD IA.
• Must have previous experience assessing IA Controls and conducting C&A reviews for large, complex Information systems.
• Must be able to work independently with substantial cloud computing security knowledge.
• Must be able to identify, manage and resolve cloud computing security risk and implement “best practices” as applied within a cloud environment (across all the different deployment and service models, and derivatives).
• Must have deep knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology of security and privacy controls deployed in cloud information systems to include six (6) domain areas. The six domains include:
  • Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
  • Cloud Data Security
  • Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
  • Cloud Application Security
  • Operations
  • Legal & Compliance
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.