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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS), Information Assurance - **Company:** Age Solutions - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Privacy Controls, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86410770/1 ## About the Role * Minimum Requirement: + Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience + DOD IA experience. * Certification Requirements: + Cloud Computing Security Certification + Certification meeting DOD 8570.01 IAM III (CISSP, CISM, etc.) * Skills and Experience: + Experience in assessing IA Controls and conducting C&A reviews for large, complex Information systems. + Ability to work independently with substantial cloud computing security knowledge. + Must have the essential skillsets to identify, manage and resolve cloud computing security risk and implement "best practices" as applied within a cloud environment (across all of the different deployment and service models, and derivatives). + Must be well versed in 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. * Clearance Requirement: + This position requires a SECRET with a Tier 3 investigation. ## Description We are looking for a Cloud Computing Specialist (CCS) to join our team in support of a DoD customer in Alexandria, VA. The CCS will serve as an Information Assurance and Cloud Computing SME 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)., * Provide full lifecycle Information Assurance (IA) support for systems maintaining current Authority to Operate (ATO) under RMF via eMASS. * Update, maintain, and validate RMF artifacts, IA documentation, scorecards, and accreditation packages. * Develop, manage, and execute POA&M, MOUs/MOAs, risk acceptance documentation, and other compliance artifacts. * Ensure continuous compliance with DoD/DLA RMF requirements supporting ATO and Authority to Connect (ATC). * Support RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and validate eMASS inputs. * Conduct annual risk assessments and IA control validations. * Review engineering projects and change requests to ensure implementation of required IA controls and policies. * Support connection approval processes and manage required documentation. * Identify security risks and enhancements; develop and track mitigation strategies. * Evaluate and recommend security components and configurations (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS). * Provide IA input to Technical Review Boards (TRB) and Change Control Boards (CCB). * Support DLA CERT, network engineering, and NTS teams on IA compliance and security event response. * Maintain situational awareness of USCYBERCOM alerts/advisories and assess operational impact. * Analyze proposed IT acquisitions for IA, interoperability, architecture, and standards compliance; identify required security configuration guidance. * Support DISN sub-network accreditation to achieve/maintain full ATO and ATC. * Plan and execute IA requirements for technology migrations affecting accredited systems. * Implement and maintain information protection guidance for controlled unclassified and classified information in accordance with DoD/DLA policy. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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