Credence Careers Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cloud Security SME Job Locations US-VA-McLean ID 2025-8997 Category Other Type Regular Full-Time Overview

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, secure cloud, digital transformation, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense, health, and international development federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

 

We are actively seeking a Cloud Security SME to join a 10–15 person team supporting Department of Health and Human Services.

 

The purpose of the HHS Zero Trust Program Management Office (ZT PMO) effort is to assist in the implementation of the HHS Zero Trust Architecture. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of HHS by transitioning to a "zero trust" security model, which mandates continuous verification of each user, device, application, and transaction.

 

This position will be located at Credence corporate headquarters in McLean, VA with requirement to support regular, periodic meetings at HHS offices in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and primarily in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below The Cloud Security SME will be responsible for provisioning, managing, and maintaining servers in multiple Cloud environments (at minimum AWS and Azure), ensuring they are secure, efficient, and compliant with HHS security standards. Assist in determining whether systems meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.Follow Agile and DevSecOps best practicesIdentify and evaluate HHS ZT capabilities and identify gapsGather, document, and confirm requirementsDefine ZT Roadmap and Implementation PlanProvide leadership in configuring and adopting Zero Trust Cloud ConfigurationsResearch, propose, test, implement, and deploy new technologies and methodologies to improve HHS ZT architecture and ZT maturityImplement, maintain, and improve zero scorecard processes and automationImplement test and data environment in both MS Azure and AWS Cloud environments.Perform hands-on proof-of-concept, proof-of-principal, pilot, and prototypes of new technologies or methodologies.Integrate new technologies or methodologies into existing security technologies applicable towards ZT, Public Key Infrastructure/Public Key Encryption (PKI/PKE), Identity and Credential Access Management (ICAM), and Identity and Access Management (IdAM)Design, develop, test, and implement codeConfigure and customize applications and COTS such as PowerBiProvide SDI supportDevelop A&A package and support ATO processes.Assist in defining automated test suites for instrumentation into CI/CD pipelines The skill and ability to research, propose, test, implement, and deploy new technologies and methodologies to solve difficult problems and issues Education, Requirements and Qualifications Public Trust (Tier 4) is required.Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or other relevant degree) is required.Experience with cybersecurity, zero trust and associated NIST Guidance is highly desirable.Experience operating and securing multi-Cloud environments, including AWS and MS Azure.Relevant Cloud certifications are highly desirable and acquisition of additional certifications may be required on a periodic basis.  Some examples of relevant certifications include: CompTIA Cloud+, Certified Cloud Architect (CCA™), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect, Google Certified Professional (GCP) Cloud Architect. At least 8 years of demonstrated programmatic experience in support of cybersecurity for Federal Government and/or commercial customers.Experience working on Federal Government contracts performing duties independentlyExperience in defining and following and writing technical standards and guidelines.A solid foundation in performing hands-on proof-of-concept, proof-of-principal, pilot, or prototyping new technologies or methodologies in lab environmentsHands-on experience integrating new technologies or methodologies into existing security technologies applicable towards ZT, PKI, PKE, and internetworking to include IPv6 securityExpertise with ZTMM and ZT Concepts for Federal Government architectures and current ZT guidanceICAM/IdAM expertiseSystem integration expertiseCode design, development, and testing expertiseCloud and network engineering expertiseExcellent written and verbal communication skills and able to interact and effectively brief project and Government leadership Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

 

 

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Credence Management Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and employment decisions are based only on job requirements, candidate qualifications, and our needs as a business.—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. Credence also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment.

 

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