FWI is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to provide comprehensive cyber leadership across a large-scale Department of Defense program supporting secure outreach, IT operations, and data systems. This position will oversee cloud cybersecurity engineering and ensure full compliance with federal security frameworks, leading efforts related to risk management, incident response, vulnerability mitigation, and secure system integration. This Cybersecurity SME role is responsible for providing strategic and technical guidance on all cybersecurity matters across the program's AWS GovCloud and cloud-hosted platforms. 

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. 

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional travel and onsite work in Alexandria, VA.

• Provide technical leadership in cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance across cloud-hosted digital and IT systems.
• Lead cybersecurity planning and risk analysis related to infrastructure, data, and application layers in secure cloud environments.
• Oversee implementation of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIG requirements, ensuring alignment with DoD security mandates.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, support remediation, and manage incident response workflows and recovery operations.
• Serve as a cybersecurity advisor to the Government and collaborate with system owners, architects, and developers to ensure end-to-end security.
• Support security documentation, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring in alignment with FISMA.
• Evaluate SCAP, IAVAs, and emerging threat advisories to maintain hardened security posture.
• Provide expert guidance in support of cyber audits, ATO packages, and continuous compliance processes.
• Deliver effective oral briefings and technical presentations to both cyber professionals and senior executive stakeholders.

Required: 

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in managing cybersecurity projects of similar size and complexity to this requirement within a cloud environment.
• A minimum of eight years of experience with the NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA.
• 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.
• Requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired: 

• A minimum of eight years of experience analyzing, assessing, and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management and penetration testing.
• A 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.

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off