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: 

• Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency
• 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 Cloud Computing Security Certification. 
• 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).
• Work closely with the DLA LEGACY AMPS PMO, provide DLA tenancy services, and deliveradditionalcapabilities to the AMPS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) hosting environment.
• Secure and isolate the cloud tenancy to effectively create, organize, integrate, and administer cloud resources.
• Research, recommend, and implement new OCI services as they become available to the tenancy tobenefitoperations.
• Administer middle and web tiers, single sign-on (SSO), and create and manage users and groups.

Requirements: 

• Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).(Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Must possess a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification for Category IAM Level I.
• Must possess a Cloud Computing Security Certification (e.g., Certified Cloud Security Professional [CCSP], Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge [CCSK], or an OCI Specialty Certification).
• Five (5) years of experience in DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) administration, maintenance, and support. 
• Possess OCI IT Service experience in multiple technical areas, including Information Systems Architecture, Security Engineering (policies, STIGs,DoWCloud SRG,etc), and Communications and Network Systems Management.
• 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.
• Proven experience solving difficult problems across all areas of cloud service software engineering, including high-scale distributed systems, virtualized infrastructure, identity, security, and observability.
• Experience with Autonomous Database Oracle Enterprise Database and/or Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS) management and support.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Oracle Kubernetes (OKE).
• Knowledge of programming/scripting for automation of tasks (e.g., OCI compliant Ansible, HELM, Terraform).
• Experience with the configuration of cloud-native security settings, such as OracleCloudGuard.
• Oral presentation experience and excellent oral and written communication skills.

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 an 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.