Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

Location: Alexandria, Va

Required Clearance: Must possess a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation

Certifications: Possess one of the following certifications: CISM, Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO), Federal IT Security Professional-Manager (FITSP-M), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst Certification (GCIA), GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certification (GICSP), CISSP- Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP), or CISSP

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience managing complex cybersecurity projects in a cloud environment.

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (CC SME) to provide strategic and hands‑on cybersecurity leadership in support of Military Community & Family Policy (MC&FP) initiatives. The CC SME will play a key role in guiding cloud cybersecurity practices, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and supporting secure cloud operations within a dynamic defense environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Minimum of eight years of experience in managing cybersecurity projects of similar size and complexity to this requirement within a cloud environment.
• Minimum of eight years of experience with the NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA.
• Serve as the principal advisor on cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies in cloud environments.
• Lead implementation of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices including NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
• Ensure system compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity standards such as STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA.
• Support incident handling, vulnerability assessment, system recovery, and defensive cyber operations.
• Continuously assess cybersecurity posture and lead proactive measures for threat detection and mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• Tier 5 Investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of eight years of experience supporting DoD defensive cyber operational activities, including, but not limited to, information system protection, defense, response (incident handling), reporting, and recovery.
• Minimum of eight years of experience analyzing, assessing, and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management and penetration testing.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for cloud cybersecurity initiatives supporting MC&FP operations.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.