Job Title: IT SME
Location: Reston, VA, telework will be acceptable after the program's start date
Time Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Secret / IT-I – Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Risk
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
The IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides authoritative guidance and hands-on leadership in cloud and infrastructure initiatives for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Critical Cloud and Infrastructure Support (CCIS) program.
NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges. We specialize in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation’s most vital operations.
At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.
Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and advise on cloud architecture, engineering, deployment, and operations for CCIS across DoD, DoDIN, and partner environments.
· Architect and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and other DoD-approved clouds) to meet mission requirements with optimal cost, performance, and security.
· Drive system engineering activities throughout the C&A lifecycle, including risk management, security controls selection, plan of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), and continuous monitoring.
· Ensure compliance with DoD 8570 IAT II-level requirements for all applicable personnel and technologies; serve as SME for IAM, network security, data protection, and incident response.
· Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk management, and accreditation teams to prepare and sustain security authorization packages and RMF/NIST-based documentation.
· Provide technical leadership to project teams, perform trade studies, and develop engineering best practices, standards, and reference architectures.
· Stay current with cloud service updates, DoD cloud initiatives, and RMF/DITSCAP/DIACAP-style guidance as applicable; assess and implement new technologies to meet program goals.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
· BA/BS in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field).
· 10+ years of relevant Certification & Accreditation (C&A) experience in DoD or equivalent highly regulated environments.
· Demonstrated experience delivering secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions in support of DoD missions.
Certifications (DoD 8570 IAT Level II and Cloud/Cloud Architecture):
· DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., CompTIA IAT II, or approved DoD 8570 baseline)
· Google Cloud certifications: Associate Cloud Engineer OR Professional Cloud Architect
· AWS certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and either
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional