Columbus, United States
Cybersecurity Cloud Subject Matter Expert - SME - CyberTech
Horizon Industries · Columbus · United States
Posted: 9/22/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Horizon Industries's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Location: Columbus, OH
Security Clearance: Must possess a Secret Clearance or IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance
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Who We Are
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and meet DoD requirements. Reviews cloud security policy and provides recommendations for improvement to enhance the security posture within the cloud, as well as the ability to meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements for systems and data. Applies knowledge of current advances in cloud security engineering and cloud security threats to support the deployment of programs and applications. Provides input to programs throughout deployment to ensure systems meet DoD compliance requirements. Provides guidance to assessment staff in the performance of Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments as related to cloud hosting environments.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartmented DoD IT systems
- Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support — Intermediate
- Secondary DCWF Work Role 441: Network Operations Specialist — Intermediate
- Computing Environment: Cloud Security Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Why you will love working with us/ Perks
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
- a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- an Educational Assistance program.
- a Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with and many more.
Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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