Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert in Alexandria, Virginia at PingWind

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: Bachelors 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.

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.

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.

Tier 5 Investigation

Masters 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.4

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.

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. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

Parental Leave

Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

529 College Savings Plan

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

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